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1 Word Used To Describe Packers’ Talks With Aaron Rodgers

By Elsie A. Dotson 12 months ago
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against Philadelphia.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against Philadelphia.

Friday, July 2 is the deadline for NFL players to opt out of the 2021 season and still retain a good portion of their salaries. And the Green Bay Packers have been working to ensure that quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn’t take that route.

Appearing on SportsCenter on Thursday, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported that there have been talks between Rodgers and the Packers ahead of the deadline. He made it clear that those talks are “early” and that “nothing substantial” has been done.

But they are talking. And that’s bigger news than arguably anything we’ve heard in months.

Rodgers has until tomorrow to opt out of the 2021 NFL season. However, there have been no reports indicating that he intends to do so.

If he doesn’t, Rodgers will potentially start facing significant fines for failing to show up to mandatory events

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JJ Watt Uses 1 Word To Describe His Feelings Right Now

By Jaime E. Love 2 years ago
Houston Texans star defensive lineman JJ Watt.
Houston Texans star defensive lineman JJ Watt.

The Houston Texans are among the worst teams in the National Football League this season. All-Pro pass rusher J.J. Watt isn’t happy.

Houston fell to 1-6 on the season following Sunday’s 35-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The team fired head coach/general manager Bill O’Brien following an 0-4 start, but things haven’t gotten much better since.

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson summed up his mindset right now.

“S— sucks, honestly,” Watson told ESPN on Sunday. “I mean, this is new to me, so I’m going through it just like everyone else. This is my first time experiencing something like this, so I’m just learning on the fly, trying to stay positive, continuing to lead the guys, continuing to come to work each and every day and try to improve and just trying to find ways to win.”

Watt was far less outspoken.

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