Aaron Rodgers emerges from darkness retreat

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[February 24, 2023]   Aaron Rodgers returned to the light.

The Green Bay Packers star quarterback emerged from his four-day darkness retreat Wednesday in Oregon, the facility's owner told ESPN.

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The NFL world awaits Rodgers' decision, with the Packers and other interested parties eager to be enlightened regarding his football future.

"It's an opportunity to do a little self-reflection in some isolation and after that, I feel like I'll be a lot closer to that final, final decision," the four-time NFL MVP said recently on "The Pat McAfee Show" about the retreat. "I've had a number of friends who've done it and they had profound experiences."

Scott Berman, owner of Sky Cave Retreats, told ESPN that Rodgers' repose was spent in a 300-square-foot room that is devoid of natural light. There are lights that can be turned on inside the room, however.

Rodgers had a queen bed, a bathroom and a meditation-like mat.

Rodgers, 39, maintained he's undecided about playing in 2023 -- with the Packers or another team. Retirement is also an option.

Reports last week indicated Rodgers could be open to a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders -- and a reunion with former Green Bay receiver Davante Adams -- and New York Jets considered top potential suitors. The Jets hired former Packers quarterbacks coach and Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator.

Rodgers is due $59.5 million in guaranteed money in 2023 and $49.25 million in 2024.

--Field Level Media

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