Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is once again keeping the door open to retiring from professional football after his season ended on Sunday.
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After the 20-16 loss to the Detroit Lions that confirmed his retirement, the 39-year-old veteran was asked by the media about his future in the NFL. As in the previous two years, speculation is likely to continue for a few more weeks because the client concerned wants to give himself the necessary time to think things over. From what he told the ESPN network, the Packers’ and center’s interest in a return to playing on both sides would be very real.
“Maybe it’s time to go,” he admitted. However, I would also have the opportunity to think about it and say that I need another chance. On the other hand, I have to see what it’s like when I’m not on the field.
Rumors were already swirling as some observers saw Rodgers refuse to swap jerseys with Lions rival Jameson Williams; Journalists have concluded that the number 12 bib is likely to be the NFL star’s last jersey inductee into the Football Hall of Fame.
“There are some that are more special than others and I want to keep them. It’s nothing against Jameson. It was an evening meeting at Lambeau Field during the 18th week of action,” he reasoned.
Rodgers has been named the NFL’s most valuable player for the past two seasons. Green Bay went 8-9 in the regular season, which ends Sunday.