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Details Emerging on Jets-Packers Trade of Aaron Rodgers

According to a report from Yahoo Sports reporter Charles Robinson, the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers are closer to a trade than what has been previously reported, but…

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 28: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks at his receivers while walking up to the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. Green Bay won 24-21. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

According to a report from Yahoo Sports reporter Charles Robinson, the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers are closer to a trade than what has been previously reported, but there are still details that are being worked on, namely compensation back to Gang Green should Rodgers opt to retire following the 2023 season.

One thing is certain the Jets are prepared to send over a 2023 second round pick and a conditional 2024 second round pick (that could turn into a first rounder) for the Jets to get Rodgers, who will be 40 at the end of the season. That pick could turn into a first rounder should the Jets win the AFC East, host a playoff game, or dare we say ... head to the AFC Championship game?

The sticking point according to Robinson concerns the Packers sending back 2025 draft pick compensation to the Jets should Rodgers not play football beyond this upcoming season.

The concerns the Jets have over Rodgers pending retirement are related to comments he made on Pat McAfee's show where he said he was certain to retire before retreating into darkness, according to Robinson.

Jets General Manager Joe Douglas and Head coach Robert Saleh both reiterated to reporters that the process is playing itself out, and showed no interest in jumping into the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes.

Right now it's Rodgers or bust for the Jets, who have seen all the other potential top free agent quarterbacks sign elsewhere.

Michael Cohen is the News and Sports Director at Fox Sports Radio New Jersey and Magic 98.3 FM, as well as a radio production assistant with Fox and Magic in New Jersey. He started his career in Somerset in 2018 initially as a news fill-in at WCTC 1450 AM, and soon moved up to higher responsibilities in the ensuing years, assuming News & Sports Director title in 2021Prior to his time with Fox Sports New Jersey, Michael was play-by-play voice for New Jersey Jackals baseball, and as well as play-by-play and color for the College of Staten Island basketball (men and women), softball and baseball. Michael began his career as a news and sportswriter with the Jersey Journal of Hudson County.