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Aaron Rodgers not sure he wants post-career invite, honors from Packers
Rodgers said he needs time to weigh a possible return, citing lingering wounds from the Packers’ decision to draft Jordan Love.
On Thursday, Aaron Rodgers told ESPN Milwaukee Radio he might decline a future Green Bay Packers ceremony, suggesting "certain people" in the building might not welcome him back.
Tension between Rodgers and general manager Brian Gutekunst escalated during the 2020 NFL Draft when the Packers selected Jordan Love, a move Rodgers did not agree with.
Brett Favre similarly endured a tumultuous exit before returning to Lambeau Field for his jersey retirement in 2015, though his return took more than four years after retiring from the NFL.
Rodgers will lead the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday to begin his 22nd NFL season.
Whether time will heal wounds from Rodgers' 2023 trade to the New York Jets remains uncertain, though he noted fan appreciation may grow over the next five years despite reservations about the Packers organization.