Packers' Stance on Shutting Down Aaron Rodgers Revealed

The Green Bay Packers are in danger of officially being eliminated from playoff contention after their 4-8 start to the year. Making things even more difficult is quarterback Aaron Rodgers playing through multiple injuries, including a significant thumb issue that has plagued him in 2022.

Now Green Bay's thoughts on potentially shutting Rodgers down this season have been revealed.

There is no current plan in place to sit Rodgers if the Packers are eliminated from the playoff race, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The insider adds both Rodgers and the team would work on making that decision together if that's where this season heads.

It's clear the four-time MVP isn't going to sit as long as Green Bay has at least a slim chance at making the postseason. Nursing a fractured thumb and now a rib injury he picked up in Week 12, no one would fault Rodgers for taking a seat on the bench, but he's determined to play through these ailments.

The 2022 campaign has been a struggle for the 39-year-old while he looks less than 100%. His nine interceptions are the most he's thrown in a season since 2010, and he's failed to record 300 yards in any contest so far.

Rodgers will look to keep his team in the playoff hunt with a win in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears. The Packers are 3.5-point favorites in that matchup, according to FanDuel Sportsbook's NFL odds.

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