Since the 2023 NFL offseason began, Aaron Rodgers has been a highly sought-after quarterback.
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Following his recent emergence from a four-day darkness retreat, many anticipate his decision on his NFL future to be made in the coming weeks.
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Rodgers agreed to his massive extension on March 8, 2022, and it's possible that his decision for the 2023 season will be made around the same time this year.
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The Green Bay Packers have been rumored to be open to trading the four-time MVP quarterback if he decides to return.
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However, it appears that one AFC team has already decided not to pursue Rodgers.
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Despite previous buzz linking the Las Vegas Raiders to a potential trade for Rodgers,
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the team has reportedly decided to look in a different direction to fill their need at quarterback.
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According to Hondo Carpenter of Sports Illustrated, Raiders owner Mark Davis initially loved the idea of adding Tom Brady,
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while Josh McDaniels wanted an experienced leader.
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However, it seems that the team has now ruled out making a move for Rodgers if he becomes available, as they are actively pursuing other options.
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While the door may not be 100% closed, Carpenter estimates the chance of a trade as low as 5%.
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When asked about the benefits of having added flexibility this offseason,
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Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler suggested that allocating significant resources to one player at one position may not be the most intelligent approach,
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as there are multiple areas of the team that need improvement.
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Ziegler's comments seem to indicate that the Raiders are not interested in pursuing a massive trade for any player, including Rodgers.