Aaron Rodgers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is headed to the Pro Bowl after replacing Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers on the roster. 

Rodgers is unable to participate due to an unspecified injury.

Cousins finished 2021 with 4,221 passing yards, 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions, good for a 103.1 passer rating that tied for fourth in the NFL among qualified players. 

Rodgers led the NFL with a 111.9 rating after totaling 4,115 passing yards, 37 touchdowns and only four interceptions. He was named first-team All-Pro and is a favorite to win the league's Most Valuable Player Award for the second year in a row.

His team also suffered a disappointing playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, ruining the Packers' chance at competing for a Super Bowl despite a 13-4 season. With uncertainty surrounding his future with the team, the 13-10 loss might have been the last time we see Rodgers wear a Packers helmet. 

Cousins will take advantage, earning his third career Pro Bowl selection and his second with the Vikings.

With just one more year on his current contract, the 33-year-old could use the resume boost as he looks ahead at his future in the NFL.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady and Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray were the other NFC quarterbacks selected to the Pro Bowl.    

It's looking increasingly like Aaron Rodgers will return to the Green Bay Packers in 2022.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Rodgers remained in Green Bay after the Packers' divisional-round loss to the San Francisco 49ers to discuss the team's future. The front office and coaching staff reportedly left those meetings with "cautious optimism" that Rodgers will return. 

The reigning NFL MVP has been noncommittal about his future in football, with the possibilities of retirement and forcing a trade out of Green Bay lingering. Tensions that nearly led to Rodgers' departure from the Packers last offseason have seemingly dissipated, particularly with general manager Brian Gutekunst.

"I feel like I'm at the place relationally with the Packers—in a really good place, especially with Brian and the way our friendship and trust has grown—where it would be a simple conversation and whatever comes out of the conversation is moving forward," Rodgers said. on The Pat McAfee Show. "There's not going to be a weird standoff, war of silence or anything. Brian and I have had good conversations throughout the year, and when it comes time to make a decision, we'll have a conversation and that'll be that. It won't be a long, drawn-out process."

Rodgers said he plans to make a decision about his future before the March 8 franchise-tag deadline. Davante Adams is set to be a free agent this offseason, and it's almost certain the Packers plan to use their tag to keep him from hitting the open market. However, Rodgers announcing his retirement or asking for a trade could alter those plans.

Green Bay would have no shortage of potential suitors if Rodgers chose to force his way out. The Denver Broncos hired Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their head coach and are arguably a quarterback away from Super Bowl contention. The Pittsburgh Steelers are seeking to replace a retiring Ben Roethlisberger, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be doing the same with Tom Brady if a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington proves true.

Should Rodgers choose to return, the Packers will have to start getting creative with their accounting. Green Bay is projected at $46.4 million over the cap before factoring in any potential tag of Adams.

"Absolutely not."

That was Denver Broncos general manager George Paton's emphatic response when reporters asked if Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers played a factor in Denver's hiring of Green Bay offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as its next head coach.

Naturally, one might connect the dots and assume that Hackett's hiring could potentially influence the three-time NFL MVP to come to Denver, although the 42-year-old Hackett has an accomplished resume in his own right that includes overseeing an offense that finished top two in Football Outsiders' DVOA (defense-adjusted value over average) each of the past two seasons.

Rodgers' football future is up in the air, though. He notably said on The Pat McAfee Show Tuesday that "everything is definitely on the table" for what's next in his career.

That could mean retiring after 17 NFL seasons, coming back to Green Bay and finishing out a deal that expires after 2022 or working with the team to orchestrate a trade elsewhere.

In the midst of Rodgers' standoff last offseason, the three-time NFL MVP was heavily linked to the Broncos, although the freeze between the quarterback and the Packers thawed out in time for training camp.

Now the Packers' season is over, and the question is what's next for a 38-year-old signal-caller who appears set to win another MVP award this season.

A connection to the Broncos is natural.

Rodgers' affinity for Hackett was made abundantly clear in November when he told reporters that he hoped the OC didn't go anywhere unless he did (with a smile at the end):

"'Hack' has been a really important part of our culture change," Rodgers said, per Keith Cummings of Mile High Huddle. "And a part of our success on offense. I love him. I hope he doesn’t go anywhere...unless I do."

The Broncos' defense was sensational last year, allowing the third-fewest points per game. However, the 7-10 team's offense struggled, finishing 23rd in the league.

Adding Rodgers could certainly help a team that already has a group of talented skill-position players that includes running back Javonte Williams, wideouts Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick and tight end Noah Fant.

For now, however, Rodgers remains a Packer, and the Broncos are searching for ways to get out of the AFC West basement. 

The Green Bay Packers have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers tight ends coach Kevin Koger for their offensive coordinator position, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

In addition, Green Bay is expected to speak with Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson.

Packers quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Luke Getsy and offensive line coach and run game coordinator Adam Stenavich are reportedly the team's top internal candidates.

Green Bay is looking for a new OC after Nathaniel Hackett left to become the Denver Broncos' head coach.

This comes amid uncertainty about the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who said Tuesday on The Pat McAfee Show that "everything is definitely on the table" regarding his future, including retirement, returning to Green Bay or seeking a trade to another team with one year left on his deal.

Rodgers is coming off a likely NFL MVP season in which he completed 68.9 percent of his passes for 37 touchdowns against four interceptions. He led the NFL in quarterback rating (111.9) and QBR (69.3).

The 38-year-old's possible return is clearly the No. 1 factor that would impact the team's offense next year, with a close second being star wideout (and free agent) Davante Adams' decision on where to play in 2022.

As for the candidates at offensive coordinator, the 32-year-old Koger would be making a return to Green Bay after working as its offensive quality control coach from 2019 to 2020.

His resume also includes stints at the college level with Michigan (2013-14) and Tennessee (2015) as a graduate assistant, as well as Eastern Kentucky as the wide receivers coach and special teams coordinator (2016-18).

Koger will also interview for the Broncos' opening at OC, per Rapoport.

The 34-year-old Johnson joined the Eagles in 2021 under new head coach Nick Sirianni.

He starred as Utah's quarterback in the mid-2000s, notably leading the 2008 Utes to a 13-0 record.

Johnson later returned to Utah and worked as the quarterbacks coach from 2010 to '13, adding offensive coordinator responsibilities for 2012 and '13.

He subsequently made stops at Mississippi State, Houston and Florida, working as a quarterbacks coach for all three stints and adding OC responsibilities for Houston in 2017 and Florida in 2020.

As for the internal candidates, the 37-year-old Getsy has been serving as the Packers' QB coach since 2019. He added passing-game coordinator responsibilities in 2020.

Getsy also coached at the college level from 2007 to '13 before joining the Packers in 2014 as the offensive quality control coach. Two years later, he became the team's wide receivers coach.

He left to become Mississippi State's offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach in 2018 before rejoining the Packers.

The 38-year-old Stenavich has been in his role since 2019. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for Michigan in 2012.

He then became the offensive line coach at Northern Arizona (2014) and San Jose State (2015-16) before making the leap to the NFL as the San Francisco 49ers' assistant offensive line coach (2017-18).

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is consolidating his real estate portfolio. 

Per Mary K. Jacob of the New York Post, Rodgers sold his home in San Diego for $5.13 million late last year.

The house was listed in October, and the sale closed Nov. 29. 

According to Jacob, the house is about 5,800 square feet with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a wine cellar, a movie theater and a game room.

Jacob noted Rodgers appears to still own an oceanfront estate in Malibu, California, that he bought with his then-girlfriend Danica Patrick in 2020.

Per Kelsey Mulvey of Lonny.com, the three-time NFL MVP also had a property in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

Rodgers led the Packers to the best record in the NFL during the 2021 regular season (13-4), but their quest for a Super Bowl title ended in the divisional round with a 13-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.

That loss has led to a lot of questions about Rodgers' future. The 38-year-old has yet to make an announcement about his plans, but he told The Pat McAfee Show (h/t Justis Mosqueda of Acme Packing Co.) that he will "make a decision sooner rather than later."

Rodgers is arguably the favorite to win the MVP award for the second consecutive season. He threw for 4,115 yards and 37 touchdowns with four interceptions and completed 68.9 percent of his pass attempts in 16 starts.

The Denver Broncos are reportedly hiring Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their next head coach.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the Broncos zeroed in on Hackett and offered him the job just hours before he was set for a second interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Hackett has been the Packers' offensive coordinator for the last three seasons. Green Bay is set to enter an offseason filled with uncertainty on the offensive side of the ball, with Aaron Rodgers contemplating his future in football and Davante Adams set to be a free agent.

Hackett's departure, while expected, adds another monkey wrench to the Packers' planning for 2022. 

Green Bay's most obvious candidate to replace Hackett—and the overwhelming favorite—is quarterbacks coach/offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. The 37-year-old also interviewed for the Broncos' head-coaching job and has drawn praise from Adams and others for his work in Green Bay. 

Getsy has been an offensive assistant with the Packers seven of the last eight seasons, with only a one-year stop in Mississippi State as offensive coordinator (2018) breaking up his tenure. 

If Matt LaFleur winds up going in a different direction for his next coordinator, Getsy would be a prime candidate to follow Hackett and become his OC in Denver. The Packers head coach indicated he plans to promote from within for the position, leaving offensive line coach/run game coordinator Adam Stenavich as the other top candidate.

Stenavich, 38, is a Wisconsin native who moved into coaching after his playing career ended in 2010. He served as an offensive line coach at Northern Arizona and San Jose State before moving to the NFL as an assistant with the San Francisco 49ers and Packers. 

LaFleur's decision may boil down to what type of offense he envisions having in the immediate future. Rodgers returning and the Packers attempting to run it back for a Super Bowl run in 2022 would favor Getsy, who could essentially keep the same system as last season. 

If the feeling in Green Bay is that Rodgers will depart this offseason, Stenavich may be the prudent choice. Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon are set to return as building blocks of a stellar running game, and installing a ground-and-pound system under Stenavich could ease the transition for Jordan Love. 

NFL Hall of Famer and former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre thinks Aaron Rodgers won't be with the Packers come the 2022 season.

"I think we may have seen the last of Aaron in Green Bay," he told AL.com's Mark Helm and Lee Shirvanian on WNSP-FM 105.5's The Opening Kickoff on Tuesday. "I don't know that for certain. It's just a gut [feeling]. He may try his hand somewhere else now."

As for whether Rodgers should play somewhere else, Favre offered some advice. 

"If your gut's telling you that you want to try your hand somewhere else, whether it's gotten stale here or stagnant or numb, then go give it a try," he said.

It wouldn't come as much of a surprise if Rodgers ended his time with the Packers. The veteran quarterback held out until late July last year, reportedly asking for a trade, before he and the Packers came to a compromise. 

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the terms of that compromise included voiding the 2023 year in his contract and team agreeing to "review" his situation following the 2021 campaign, which "implies that the team will trade Rodgers if he still feels the way he has about the Packers' culture and decision-making."

In essence, if Rodgers decides he's done in Green Bay, the Packers have reportedly already agreed to find a trade for him this offseason. 

Rodgers didn't offer up any hints as to which way he is leaning earlier in the week during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show:

"I think it'll be a lot of intuition and a lot of feel," Rodgers said. "You have to imagine yourself in those situations because I don't want to be sitting there during the season going, 'Man, I probably should've hung it up.' Or, sitting there and not with the organization—an organization—and going, 'God, I should be playing right now.'

"I think it's just a trust that I'll know exactly what to do. Once you make a decision, that's the decision and you move forward. Until you get to that certainty, you don't make a decision. There also is a time frame for this because I understand that my decision does impact a number of other people's decisions. I want to be very sensitive to that, so I'll definitely make a decision sooner rather than later."

Rodgers, 38, is among the favorites to win this year's MVP award, which would be his second straight, after throwing for 4,115 yards, 37 touchdowns and just four interceptions, completing 68.9 percent of his passes. The Packers were 13-3 in his starts (13-4 overall) and the top seed in the NFC playoffs, though they lost their divisional-round matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. 

Should Rodgers decide to move on, a number of teams would immediately be dialing up the Packers. He remains one of the league's elite players. And like Favre before him—who spent 16 years with the Packers before finishing his career with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings—a change of scenery might be in order before he hangs up his cleats.