⁠Aaron Rodgers could imagine ending his career as a Green Bay Packer. However, one condition would have to be met.

There are many rumors surrounding the future of superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Will he sign with the Steelers – or will he end his NFL career after all? If he does the latter, there is a good chance that he will do so as a member of the Green Bay Packers. However, this is by no means certain.

During an interview on the “YNK Podcast,” the 41-year-old was asked if he planned to end his career as a Packer. “A-Rod’s” response was quite surprising.

“I’ve thought about it, but I don’t understand what the reason would be,” said the playmaker.

“At the same time, I grew up as a [49ers] fan, and most of my favorite players retired as Niners. Jerry Rice, who went to three other teams, came back and retired as a Niner. So I understand what’s cool about that, but if I didn’t do it, would it make a difference in how I’m viewed by the Packers?”

Signing a one-day contract to finish your career with a team is usually just a symbolic gesture. In Rodgers’ case, it could be a perfectly sensible way to smooth the waters.

Aaron Rodgers would retire as a Packer

In April 2023, the four-time NFL MVP’s era with his long-time franchise ended on a sour note when he was traded to the New York Jets. As recently as 2022, Rodgers had said he would “definitely” retire as a Packer as long as the team didn’t trade him.

Nevertheless, he now seems open to the idea. However, only under one condition. As he explained later in the interview, he would be willing to do so, but only if the Packers approached him.

Especially since retiring would not change his love for the team he played for for 18 years or the way he feels about it.

“Whether I do it or not, I don’t think it makes a difference, but I’m not sure yet. If they approached me about it, I would probably do it.”

Induction into the Hall of Fame in Green Bay

And it’s entirely possible that the Packers will approach him. A few months after the trade, Packers president Mark Murphy had already stated that Rodgers would be brought back at some point to have his number retired and never given out again.

It would not be surprising if this happened with Rodgers still part of the team.

What’s more, the playmaker is likely to be inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame anyway. “When I retire, I’ll be inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in four years — whether my number is retired or not doesn’t matter — but in four years, I’ll be in the Packers Hall of Fame,” Rodgers said.