Who Did Aaron Rodgers Get Traded To
Aaron Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets in April 2023. The Green Bay Packers sent him to the Jets in exchange for draft picks and a conditional 2024 selection. The move ended his long tenure with Green Bay and began a new chapter in New York.
Trade Details and Timing
The trade was finalized on April 26, 2023, after Rodgers had expressed his desire to leave Green Bay. The Jets gave up a first-round pick, a second-round pick, and a conditional 2024 pick. Rodgers signed a multiyear contract with New York shortly after the trade.
What the Jets Gave Up
To acquire Rodgers, the Jets traded a first-round pick, a second-round pick, and a conditional 2024 pick to the Packers. The Jets also sent a 2023 fifth-round pick to Green Bay as part of the package. Rodgers became the Jets' starting quarterback for the 2023 season.
Why Rodgers Left Green Bay
Rodgers and the Packers were unable to agree on a contract extension, leading to the trade. He had spent 18 seasons with Green Bay and won a Super Bowl with the team. The Jets offered a new opportunity and a large contract to become their franchise quarterback.
