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Photo: Instagram/Aaron Rodgers After weeks of posturing and negotiations, Aaron Rodgers has finally been traded to the New York Jets , ending his 18-year stay with the Green Bay Packers . The deal sees the Jets receive Rodgers, as well as Green Bay's 15th pick and a fifth-rounder in Thursday's NFL Draft. In exchange, the Packers receive the Jets' 13th overall draft choice, plus its second and sixth-rounder, and a conditional 2024 second-round pick. The pick will become a first if Rodgers plays 65 percent of snaps this season. Photo: Instagram/Aaron Rodgers is widely regarded as one of the best quarterback players in the history of the National Football League (NFL). He has numerous records and accomplishments to his name, including two NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, a Super Bowl championship, and several Pro Bowl selections. Rodgers will wear the No. 8 for Gang Green, which he wore while in college, despite receiving Joe Namath 's blessing to wear his customary...

Photo: Instagram/Ezekiel Elliott Ezekiel Elliott , the former running back for the Dallas Cowboys , is exploring free agency and has reportedly listed the Philadelphia Eagles among his final three options. ESPN 's Adam Schefter reported that Elliott is looking to join a team that can compete for a Super Bowl championship. If he does choose to join the Eagles, he would be facing off against his former team twice a year. The 27-year-old Elliott was released by the Cowboys after eight seasons with the team. He was set to count $16.7 million against the salary cap with a $10.9 million non-guaranteed base salary. Schefter also reported that Elliott will be designated a post-June 1 cut. Photo: Instagram/Ezekiel Elliott If Elliott signs with the Eagles, he would be a valuable addition to their already impressive offensive line and could pair well with Jalen Hurts, another talented rusher. Elliott had a career-low of 876 rushing yards in 2022, but he still managed to score 12 touchdowns...

Photo: Instagram/Aaron Rodgers  Reports suggest that the New York Jets are making efforts to sign free agent wide receiver Allen Lazard , who was previously Aaron Rodgers ' receiver during his time with the Green Bay Packers . This comes amid rumors that Rodgers may be traded to the Jets. Although Rodgers recently made a public announcement about entering a darkness retreat to make a decision about his future in the NFL , it is believed that he is open to the idea of joining the Jets. Photo: Instagram/Aaron Rodgers  According to ESPN 's Adam Schefter , the Jets are actively trying to reach an agreement with Lazard. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler notes that this move is related to Rodgers, who has worked with Lazard throughout the receiver's five-year NFL career. However, the Jets reportedly like Lazard as a player in their offense regardless of the quarterback. Schefter reports that Lazard has had 168 receptions for 2,216 yards and 19 touchdowns from Rodgers. While former ESPN...

Photo: Instagram/Daron Payne According to a report by ESPN 's Adam Schefter on Sunday, the Washington Commanders and defensive tackle Daron Payne have agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract, with $60 million in guarantees. Payne was previously tagged with the franchise tag by the Commanders, making this deal a long-term one. The contract makes Payne the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL after Aaron Donald . Photo: Instagram/Daron Payne  Payne, who was selected by the Commanders with the No. 13 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, reached his first career Pro Bowl after last season, his fifth in the NFL. Prior to last season, the Commanders exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie deal. Payne's new contract will pay him an average of $22.5 million over four seasons, which is significantly higher than the $18.94 million he would have earned in 2023 had he played under the franchise tag. The Commanders' defensive line, anchored by Payne, is considered a streng...