Aaron Rodgers’ future in Green Bay is uncertain for a 3rd straight offseason
Aaron Rodgers’ future in Green Bay is uncertain for a 3rd straight offseason. The big question now is what’s next for the Packers quarterback?
CONTRACT
In March 2022, Aaron Rodgers signed a 3 year, $150.8M contract extension, including a $40.8M signing bonus, $150.8M guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $50.3M. In 2023, Rodgers will earn a base salary of $1,165,000, a signing bonus of $58.3M and a workout bonus of $50,000, while carrying a cap hit of $31.6M.
IF AARON RODGERS IS TRADED
If Rodgers were traded prior to June 1, the Packers would take on a dead cap hit of $40.3M, assuming the acquiring team takes responsibility for the $58.3M Option bonus, costing the team an extra $8.7M against the cap. Now, if Rodgers were traded Post June 1, the dead cap money drops to $15.8M, plus an additional $24.5M dead cap in 2024, assuming the acquiring team takes responsibility for the $58.3M Option bonus. That would create a savings of $15.8M for the Packers in 2023.
IF RODGERS IS RELEASED
In the event the team cuts ties with Rodgers prior to June 1, the cap hits would be significant. If he is released prior to June 1, that carries a dead money hit of $99.8M, costing the team an extra $68.2M in cap space. Post June 1, the dead money drops to $31,6M, saving the team $50K on the 2023 cap, but adds an additional $68.2M in dead cap money in 2024.
IF AARON RODGERS RETIRES
A Rodgers retirement prior to June 1 would cost $40.3M in dead cap space, which would be an extra $8.7M hit against the cap for the Packers compared to his 2023 cap number. A post June 1 retirement would only be a $15.8M dead cap hit, saving the team $15.8M against the cap, but would also come with a $24.5M dead cap hit in 2024. If Rodgers retired, he would be giving up $59.5M in guaranteed money in 2023, along with $49.3M in guaranteed money in 2024.
We will discuss this plus breaking down all the NFL divisional playoff games later today on Shemon and Sheppard 2-6pm ESPN-SWFL.
NFL Announces Home Teams for International Games in 2023
Jacksonville Jaguars (London)
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The Jags play in London every year. And there is speculation that the Jags are on the short list of teams who could make a permanent move to an international location. The Jags are 4-5 all time in London games.
Buffalo Bills (London)
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This will be the second game Buffalo has played internationally. They lost in 2015 to the Jaguars. Jacksonville is on the schedule for Buffalo in 2023. but it’s highly unlikely they will matchup outside of the US with Jacksonville slaighted to host a game in London. The NFL wouldn’t make them play two games abroad.
Tennessee Titans (London)
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The Titans will play their first international game since 2018, a loss to the Chargers.
Kansas City Chiefs
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The NFL awarded home international television markets to teams in 2022. The Chiefs were awarded Germany as their home international market. The Chiefs are 2-0 in international games with wins in England and Mexico.
New England Patriots
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The Patriots are 3-0 in games played outside the US. They’ve outscored opponents 113-22. Like the Chiefs, the Patriots were awarded Germany as their international home market starting with the 2022 season.
