Aaron Rodgers shows up to Packers training camp after months of speculation
Green Bay, Wisconsin - After an off-season full of speculation and rumors, Aaron Rodgers is keeping the hopes of his return alive by attending day one of the Green Bay Packers' training camp.
Fans of the Green Bay Packers woke up to spectacular news on Tuesday morning.
Following a weekend of conversations between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, it seems the two parties have come to a mutual agreement, with ESPN reporting that Rodgers showed up to the first day of the Packers' training camp on Tuesday morning.
This is the first appearance the allegedly disgruntled quarterback has made with the team since his exit interview following a devastating loss in the NFC championship game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in January.
By showing up to the mandatory training camp, Rodgers will avoid a fine of $50,000 per day.
The 2021 season could be Rodgers' last dance
On Monday, ESPN reported that the Packers had added several concessions to Rodgers' current agreement with the team that would void the 2023 year in his contract, meaning he wouldn't be obligated to play for the team after the 2021-22 NFL season.
The Packers would then review Rodgers' contract at the end of the upcoming season, and have reportedly agreed to put some type of system in place to address the MVP's ongoing issues with the team.
Additionally, the 37-year-old's contract would be adjusted with no loss of income, to give the Packers more wiggle room to work with in future recruiting efforts.
Though this agreement has yet to be finalized and signed by the two parties, it looks as if Rodgers is on board with the newly-added concessions, given his appearance at training camp after months of silence and skipping out on the Packers' mandatory minicamp in June.
On Friday, Rodgers and teammate Davante Adams both shared the same cryptic photo of Michael Jordan and Scotty Pippin on their Instagram stories, leading people to believe the 2021 season could be the last dance for the teammates.
Will Rodgers and the Packers finalize their amended agreement in an effort to keep the star quarterback at the reins for one more shot at a Super Bowl title?
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