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Packers Publicly Noncommittal On Starting QB For 2023

Feb 28, 2023 3:56 PM

Brian Gutekunst will be publicly noncommittal about who will play quarterback for the Green Bay Packers next season until he has the opportunity to meet with Aaron Rodgers.

Gutekunst and Rodgers have only exchanged a few text messages since the end of the season.

"He's a great player, but until we have those conversations, I think all options are on the table right now," Gutekunst said during a 35-minute sit-down with reporters who cover the Packers. "But we really need to have those conversations. We want what's best for the Green Bay Packers, what's best for Aaron. So, we'll get to that once those conversations happen."

His stance Tuesday was slightly changed from Dec. 6, when during the Packers' bye week, he said he wanted Rodgers back for next season. Then, on Jan. 13, when discussing Rodgers' situation after the season, Gutekunst implied that he still believed Rodgers gave the Packers a better chance to win than if Jordan Love were to take over.

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Tags: Green Bay Packers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Rams Likely To Trade Jalen Ramsey In Coming Weeks

Feb 27, 2023 9:01 AM

The Los Angeles Rams have had trade talks regarding Jalen Ramsey, according to a report.

Sources believe it's very likely the six-time Pro Bowl cornerback will be traded in the coming weeks.

Ramsey has been with the Rams since 2019, when he was traded by the Jacksonville Jaguars partway through the season.

The Rams are currently more than $14 million over the salary cap for the 2023 year. Ramsey is due $17 million for the upcoming season.

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Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Sources: Bears 'Leaning Toward' Trading No. 1 Pick

Feb 27, 2023 8:44 AM

The Chicago Bears have been approached by a number of teams about trading the No. 1 overall pick and they are said to be "leaning toward" moving the selection, according to sources.

In January, Bears general manager Ryan Poles reaffirmed his commitment to quarterback Justin Fields, who they drafted 11th overall in 2021. He added that he'd have to be "blown away" to draft a quarterback prospect in April. 

Since 1967, the No. 1 pick has been traded 12 times before the start of the NFL Draft.

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Tags: Chicago Bears, Draft, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Ravens Tell OC Candidates Lamar Jackson Not Assured Of Remaining

Feb 15, 2023 12:10 PM

When the Baltimore Ravens interviewed offensive coordinators, they communicated their position that there are no assurances Lamar Jackson will remain with the franchise in 2023.

Jackson is expected to receive the franchise tag, but the Ravens could entertain trade offers if they continue to not find progress on a long-term contract.

The Ravens would like Jackson to return.

The Ravens parted ways with longtime offensive coordinator Greg Roman following the 2022 campaign. Todd Monken has since been hired as his replacement.

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Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Jets Ask Packers If Aaron Rodgers Is Available Via Trade

Feb 13, 2023 10:30 AM

The New York Jets have inquired with the Green Bay Packers about the availability of Aaron Rodgers in a trade, according to sources.

Rodgers, 39, said on "The Pat McAfee Show" last week that he is going on a four-day/four-night darkness retreat this week, during which he plans to contemplate his playing future.

Rodgers, who has spent his entire 18-season career with the Packers, said he has not decided whether he will play in 2023, be it with Green Bay or another team.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Tags: New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Derek Carr Won't Waive No-Trade Clause

Feb 13, 2023 10:27 AM

Derek Carr won't waive his no-trade clause and will not extend Wednesday's deadline for more than $40 million in guarantees to kick in on his current contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to sources.

The Raiders could release the quarterback as soon as Monday. Only one team was interested in a trade, according to a report, and they wanted Carr to take a pay cut.

Carr, who turns 32 on March 28, visited with the New Orleans Saints last week.

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Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Raiders Give Saints Permission To Meet With Derek Carr

Feb 8, 2023 9:44 AM

The Las Vegas Raiders have granted Derek Carr permission to meet with the New Orleans Saints, according to sources.

The visit will take place on Wednesday at the Saints facility in Metairie, Louisiana.

The Raiders have a Feb. 15 trigger date on Carr's contract, by which $40.4 million of his salary becomes guaranteed.

If the Raiders cut Carr, they will take on a $5.6 million salary-cap hit but free up $29.3 million in cap room. 

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Tags: New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Aaron Rodgers Hopes For Clarity After Four-Day Darkness Retreat

Feb 7, 2023 2:39 PM

Aaron Rodgers is undecided on whether he will continue playing in 2023 and if it will be with the Green Bay Packers.

Rodgers has been linked to the New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders among others.

Rodgers said he has “an opportunity to do a little self-reflection in some isolation and after that, I feel like I’ll be a lot closer to that final, final decision.”

Rodgers will go to a "darkness retreat" for four nights alone. Rodgers will be in pitch black all day and night for four days in what he described as "sensory deprivation isolation."

“That’s why I think it’s going to be important to get through this week and take my isolation retreat and contemplate all things my future.”

Pat McAfee Show (via Rob Demovsky/ESPN)

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Aaron Rodgers Says He's 'Not Going To San Fran'

Feb 3, 2023 8:47 AM

While at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Aaron Rodgers declared, "I'm not going to San Fran."

The comments came a day after the San Francisco 49ers said they don't plan to pursue a high-profile quarterback this offseason.

The 49ers attempted to trade for Rodgers two years ago, which led to issues between the quarterback and the Green Bay Packers.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

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Derek Carr Won't Extend Contract Guarantee Date

Feb 2, 2023 10:36 PM

Derek Carr will not extend his Feb. 15th trigger date on his contract to give the Las Vegas Raiders more time to resolve his situation.

The position increases the likelihood Carr will be released by the Raiders and will then be in a position to choose his next team.

Carr maintained that he and his representatives would still like to be authorized to speak to potential trade partners, but the Raiders have not yet granted that permission. 

"That's for [the Raiders] to talk about," he said when asked about the team's refusal to allow conversations. "I'm just obeying the rules. If it gets to the date [and I get released], then I'll be able to talk to all my friends."

Stephen Holder/ESPN

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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49ers Rule Out Bringing Back Jimmy Garoppolo In 2023

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Aaron Rodgers Praises Nathaniel Hackett, Adding To Jets Speculation

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