Aaron Rodgers confirms return as Packers QB

Chris Long KSTP

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) spins a football in his fingers before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, on Jan 22. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teams, most notably Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)

The Vikings will have to contend with Aaron Rodgers as a divisional opponent a little longer as various reports say the NFL’s reigning Most Valuable Player is set to sign a new deal to remain with the Green Bay Packers.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport initially reported Rodgers has agreed to a 4-year, $200-million dollar deal that would be the richest deal in NFL history.

The #Packers and MVP QB Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a 4-year, $200M deal that makes him the highest paid player in NFL history, sources say. He gets a whopping $153M guaranteed and his cap number goes down. A monstrous commitment by GB for years to come. 💰 💰 💰
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2022

Former NFL punter-turned-popular podcast host Pat McAfee – also a close personal friend of Rodgers’ – also confirmed a deal is in place, but refuted initial reports of the compensation.

News of a “4 year $200,000,000 Million deal” is not accurate… according to my sources 🤷🏼‍♂️
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 8, 2022

For a second straight offseason, Rodgers had been hinting at a possible departure from Green Bay. He’s played for the Packers his entire 17-season career after the Packers made him the 25th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.

Rodgers sounded off on Twitter confirming he’ll be a Packer again, but said no contract has been signed and reported terms of the contract are inaccurate.

Hey everyone, just wanted to clear some things up; YES I will be playing with the @packers next year, however, reports about me signing a contract are inaccurate, as are the supposed terms of the contract I “signed”. I’m very excited to be back 💪🏼 #year18❤️
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) March 8, 2022

Rodgers is a 4-time NFL MVP (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021), ten-time Pro Bowler, and led the Packers to a win over Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XLV after the 2010 season.

He is 16-10-1 in his 27 career games against the Vikings.