Aaron Rodgers is Officially a Holdout from Packers Camp
This is a real shame. Something you really hate to see.
But it’s real:
Aaron Rodgers wasn’t present at the start of the 8:30 a.m. team meeting to kick off #Packers minicamp, I’m told. As expected, the NFL MVP is now officially a holdout. https://t.co/6ZsouRCVnm
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 8, 2021
As expected, Aaron Rodgers isn’t in attendance for Packers minicamp.
And because it’s a mandatory minicamp, Green Bay could opt to fine him $93,085 for missing out. And what’s $93,000 to someone whose refusal to show up for voluntary workouts could cause him to lose out on a $500,000 bonus? Of course, the team could call it an excused absence and waive the fine. But what’s the fun in that? Why wouldn’t you want to further drive a wedge between your franchise and its best player? And at the cost of a few thousand dollars, how could you pass it up?
I suppose Rodgers’ absence could be a blessing in disguise for Green Bay. Because with Rodgers out of the picture, the Packers could get a longer look at Jordan Love:
The vet, Aaron Rodgers, showing the rook, Jordan Love, how it's done #Packers pic.twitter.com/QfqvqqAOVv
— John Doran (@JohnDoranTV) August 20, 2020
Aaron Rodgers. Ball meet net.
Makes a hard drill look easy.
Tim Boyle and Jordan Love show why it’s so difficult. pic.twitter.com/aPwTuBUvL3
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 28, 2020
On second thought, Packers fans better hope Rodgers isn’t serious about holding out for the long haul. Otherwise, yikes.
