Aaron Rodgers has been open about the fact that he would like a new contract before the 2018 season begins, and it sounds as though he is going to get his wish.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are close to finalizing a new contract that will make the quarterback the highest-paid player in NFL history. The deal is expected to be completed by the beginning of next week.
Packers and Aaron Rodgers are expected to complete their record-breaking extension by the end of the weekend, source tells ESPN. But the deal is expected to now be finalized and in place before the start of the regular season, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 29, 2018
Aaron Rodgers’ new deal is expected to be the largest in NFL history and will tie him to Green Bay for well beyond the two years on his contract and quite likely for the remainder of his career.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 29, 2018
There have been numerous reports during the offseason that talks between Rodgers and the Packers were moving in the right direction, so it makes sense that the two sides want to have everything hashed out before Week 1. It will be interesting to see the structure of the contract, as Rodgers has hinted in the past that he would be open to a non-traditional deal.
