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Mark Wakefield & Paul Prenderville

Russell Wilson's Denver Broncos trade hugely impacted Aaron Rodgers' move to New York Jets

The remarkable deal that saw Russell Wilson move to the Denver Broncos was apparently the inspiration for what the Green Bay Packers wanted for Aaron Rodgers.

The Packers eventually reached an agreement with the New York Jets that saw their star quarterback complete a move to the MetLife Stadium. Rodgers had been the Packers starting QB since the 2008 season after replacing Brett Favre, and was the 24th pick in the 2005 draft.

After 15 years as the star in Green Bay, Rodgers eventually moved to the Jets just days before the 2023 NFL Draft began. However, months of negotiations were required before a deal could be agreed.

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