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NFC North Rumor: Aaron Rodgers Close to Being Traded

Could the landscape of the NFC North be changing forever?
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NFC North Rumor: Aaron Rodgers Close to Being Traded
NFC North Rumor: Aaron Rodgers Close to Being Traded

After a wild afternoon filled with drama surrounding Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, an ex-Broncos player just went on the radio to state that the Denver Broncos are very close to trading for the league MVP.

Mark Schlereth reportedly told 104.3 The Fan that the "#Broncos are not taking a QB in the #NFLDraft because they are close to trading for Aaron Rodgers, per his sources. As close to a done deal as it can be."

"The Packers reportedly told Aaron Rodgers they were going to trade him in the offseason, then backed off. It’s been a bleep show between them ever since. And within the last week Rodgers told the team ... trade or no trade, I’m not coming back," NFL analyst Trey Wingo reported earlier on Thursday. 

Rodgers had reportedly become frustrated with the team for a myriad of reasons, including drafting Jordan Love, issues with his contract and the team not following through on a promise to trade him. 

The Broncos have been in search of a franchise passer since the retirement of John Elway. 

If Rodgers is indeed traded, the landscape of the NFC North could be altered for many seasons to come. 

Here's a look at Detroit's six draft picks for 2021:

  • Round 1, Pick 7
  • Round 2, Pick 9 (41 overall)
  • Round 3, Pick 8 (72 overall)
  • Round 3, Pick 38 (101 overall, via the Los Angeles Rams)
  • Round 4, Pick 7 (112 overall)
  • Round 5, Pick 9 (153 overall)

How to watch 2021 NFL Draft

  • Thurs, April 29 (8-11:30 p.m. ET): Round 1 -- ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
  • Fri, April 30 (7-11:30 p.m.): Rounds 2 and 3 -- ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
  • Sat, May 1 (12-7 p.m.): Rounds 4–7 – ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
  • Online/Streaming: Watch ESPN, YouTube TV, NFL app, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, fuboTV
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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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