In a surprising twist that has sent ripples through the Green Bay Packers’ locker room, star running back Josh Jacobs dropped a bombshell on March 25, 2025, declaring, “We need Aaron Rodgers’ experience to make a Super Bowl run.” The statement, made during an impromptu interview after a charity event in Green Bay, has reignited debates about the team’s quarterback situation and thrust Rodgers—now a free agent after stints with the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers—back into the spotlight. Jacobs’ candid plea has stunned Packers fans and brass alike, raising questions about the team’s direction heading into the 2025 season.
Jacobs, who joined Green Bay from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024, has quickly become a linchpin of the Packers’ offense. His 2024 campaign—1,672 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns, and a Pro Bowl nod—paired seamlessly with Jordan Love’s growth, pushing the team to an NFC Championship appearance. Yet, after falling short against the Detroit Lions, Jacobs sees a missing piece. “Jordan’s our guy, no doubt,” he said, nodding to Love’s 4,159 yards and 32 touchdowns last year. “But Aaron’s been there—Super Bowl XLV, MVPs. We need that veteran edge to get over the hump.” The comment hints at a perceived ceiling with Love, despite his strides at 26.
Rodgers, 41, looms large over Green Bay’s history. His 18 seasons with the Packers yielded 475 touchdowns, four MVP awards, and a 2011 Super Bowl title before his 2023 trade to the Jets. Now a free agent after a 2024 season split between New York and Pittsburgh (3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns), Rodgers has been linked to teams like the Steelers and Vikings. Jacobs’ call for his return—likely as a backup or mentor—shocks because it bucks the narrative of moving on from the Rodgers era. “He knows how to win the big one,” Jacobs added. “That’s what we’re chasing.”
Fans on X are buzzing: “Jacobs begging for Rodgers? Wild!” one posted, while another countered, “Love’s the future—Josh, chill.” The Packers’ front office, led by Brian Gutekunst, hasn’t commented, but Rodgers’ $20 million-plus asking price complicates any reunion. As Green Bay eyes another title shot, Jacobs’ bombshell has sparked a firestorm—could Rodgers’ experience be the key, or is it a step backward? The NFL waits for the next chapter.
