Two short years ago, the Green Bay Packers made Aaron Rodgers the NFL’s highest paid player. Fast forward to today, and Rodgers is now congratulating the NFL’s new top dog — Jordan Love.
The future Hall of Famer gave a quick shoutout to Love — and the new, $220 million deal he received from the Packers — while on NFL Network on Saturday.
“I want to give a shoutout to Jordan Love becoming the highest paid player in the NFL. J-Love, don’t spend it all in one place. But if you do, I still have a house in Green Bay up for sale,” Rodgers said, laughing.
Love officially signed the new contract before practice on Saturday morning.
Here’s the clip of Rodgers on NFL Network:
.@AaronRodgers12 gives a shout out to @jordan3love and an important message to @nyjets fans 🗣️ @BaldyNFL @judybattista
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📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/vTup76YqzC— NFL (@NFL) July 27, 2024
“Somebody will buy it, but probably not me,” Love said Saturday.
Love said Rodgers reached out privately on Friday night after news broke.
Love’s new deal averages $55 million per year and included an NFL record $75 million signing bonus.
Rodgers, who missed all but four snaps last season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon, is returning to the Jets for his second season in New York in 2024.