![]() ![]() That’s about as far as Gutekunst went discussing the specifics of the trade, which were reported as follows: The Packers are sending Rodgers and the 15th (first round) and 170th (fifth round) picks in this year’s draft to the Jets in return for the 13th (first round), 42nd (second round) and 207th (sixth round) picks this year and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that becomes a first if Rodgers plays 65 percent of the Jets’ offensive snaps this coming season. I just think the capital for this year was very important, certainly more valuable than future stuff for our football team.”Ĭolumn on the legacy Aaron Rodgers leaves in Green Bay after playing 18 years here: “It wouldn’t have been the end of the world, but at the same time, I think it would have certainly changed things quite a bit,” Gutekunst said of waiting until after the draft to finalize a trade. Gutekunst preferred agreeing to a deal before the draft so he could use whatever draft capital he got in return right away to build around new quarterback Jordan Love instead of waiting until next year’s draft to reap the benefits of his return. ![]() Gutekunst said the Packers and Jets have been talking for the past five to seven days and that talks accelerated this past weekend. ![]() ![]() … It’s not finalized, but we do expect it to be done here in the next couple days.” “A lot of things have been agreed upon,” Gutekunst said. ![]()
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