While ESPN's Rob Demovsky claimed the below rumor is false, and that no calls were made, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that the San Francisco 49ers did indeed reach out to the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday to inquire about Aaron Rodgers. Although, Pelissero reports that no formal offer was made.
This is NOT true, I'm told by a source with direct knowledge.
Repeat NOT true. NO CALLS, per source. https://t.co/qelhNfH3R5
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) April 29, 2021
The #49ers reached out to the #Packers on Wednesday about trading for Aaron Rodgers, but no formal offer was made and a source said there is a "zero percent chance" that Green Bay deals the reigning NFL MVP.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2021
#Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said this week "Aaron is our guy. He's going to be our quarterback for the foreseeable future."
The #49ers still shot their shot, before presumably taking a QB with the No. 3 pick tonight. https://t.co/hsqmsU18bI
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2021
For reference, the original article is below.
File this one under "Take it for what it is worth."
Bill Michaels of the Big Show Network reports that the San Francisco 49ers, at some point, offered the Green Bay Packers the No. 3 overall pick, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, and other players for nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Packers turned down the offer.
The validity of this report is unknown. Understandably, it is being received with some skepticism.
Ben Volin, a respected reporter for the Boston Globe, shared the news, which is why it caught my attention. Obviously, the New England Patriots have an interest in what happens between the 49ers and Garoppolo.
The @49ers have offered the @Packers the 3rd overall pick in this year's draft, plus other picks and a number of players from their current roster including Garoppolo
— Bill Michaels (@Bill_Michaels) April 29, 2021
for Aaron Rodgers.
The Packers turned them down.
First reported by @PAOnTheMic and confirmed by others.
Tonight, San Francisco is expected to draft Garoppolo's replacement with the No. 3 overall pick. That could be Mac Jones of Alabama, Trey Lance of North Dakota State, or Justin Fields of Ohio State.
While Garoppolo is 24-9 as a starter for the 49ers, including the playoffs, he has missed 23 games over the past three seasons, bringing his durability into question.
There was a report earlier this week that the 49ers are expected to try to move Garoppolo before or during the draft. Multiple sources reported today that San Francisco has no plans to trade Garoppolo right now but that multiple teams are expected to inquire about the quarterback.
The situation seemingly remains fluid in Santa Clara.
