3 times Aaron Rodgers flirted with the idea of retirement

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Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions

Aaron Rodgers has hinted at retirement before

2 - Before the 2021 season began, Rodgers threatened to retire due to his relationship with the Packers front office

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Green Bay Packers v Baltimore Ravens

Before the start of the 2021-2022 NFL season, Rodgers threatened to retire due to being unhappy with the organization and their moves. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport stated Rodgers was going to really consider retiring if things did not change to his liking.

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Whatever the Packers did from then until the start of the 2021 season was apparently to Rodgers' liking, as he never retired or demanded a trade.

3 - Aaron Rodgers says he wouldn't rule out retirement after 2021 season

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NFC Championship - Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Green Bay Packers

Following the Packers' divisional-round playoff loss to the 49ers, Rodgers said he wouldn't rule out retirement.

"I wouldn't rule that out," Rodgers said when asked if he's decided against retiring after 2021.
"I think that I'm just enjoying this season for this season," Rodgers added. "I think that playing next year will definitely be in the thought process. One of the things, wanting to not be a bum on the way out and still be able to play, I think, is important to me."

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