Packers QB responds to Greg Jennings’ criticism of Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is reportedly seeking to become the NFL’s highest-paid player, and that’s something that doesn’t sit well with his ex-teammate, Greg Jennings.

During Friday’s edition of “First Thing’s First” on FOX Sports 1, Jennings took direct aim at Rodgers. He said the four-time NFL MVP is a “very selfish” person and added that his current contract push is nothing short of hypocritical.

“You understand what this means and what this does to your personnel,” Jennings said. “You potentially have to get rid of some guys. … Now, all of a sudden it’s about the money. I hate to do this, but I go back to personal experiences. When you have a personal experience you try to move past and beyond because people change, but some things never do. Aaron Rodgers has been a very selfish guy, period.”

But Rodgers’ current teammate, backup quarterback Kurt Benkert, was having none of that. Although he’s played only a single season alongside Rodgers to date, Benkert was quick to defend No. 12’s character and throw some shade at Jennings.

And Jennings was just as quick to return fire.

😂 so generous people can’t display acts of selfishness. News to me. As far as wanting to be that guy. Not sure I understand you there. Are you implying a guy who that plays?

— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) February 26, 2022

Benkert has heard that jab before, and he noted as much during his final exchange with Jennings.

The ole “you don’t play” jab. Tells a lot about your character, Greg. I’m fine with busting my ass behind the scenes day in and day out without publicly being rewarded for it. Can you say the same? Getting your clicks up by trashing other people isn’t a way to build your brand. https://t.co/8IB0XrGCSX

— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) February 26, 2022

The Twitter beef is real, ladies and gentlemen.

Fair or unfair, Rodgers has become a bit of a lightning rod and he’s regularly targeted from every direction. However, he is openly loyal to many of his current and former teammates, and they to him. Obviously, that doesn’t extend to Jennings and we’ll undoubtedly hear a lot more about that in the coming days and weeks.

Photo: Jan 22, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) prepares to throw the ball in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during a NFC Divisional playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports