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NFL Rumors: Nathaniel Hackett pushing for the Broncos to trade for Aaron Rodgers

Written by Doug Rush

NFL Rumors: Nathaniel Hackett pushing for the Broncos to trade for Aaron Rodgers

When Nathaniel Hackett became the head coach of the Denver Broncos, many wondered if he would convince Aaron Rodgers to jump.

Hackett is reportedly pushing for the Broncos to make a trade with the Green Bay Packers to deal for the current NFL MVP in Rodgers.

After Rodgers and the Packers lost the NFC Divisional Round Game to the San Francisco 49ers, many wondered if Rodgers had played his last game with the Packers.

Some have wondered with Rodgers potentially going to Denver in a deal, if Davante Adams will go with him; something Rodgers would likely push for.

The Packers, meanwhile, would like to keep Rodgers and reports have Green Bay ready to pay him an extension that will give him $45 million a season.

The only question is whether Rodgers will want to sign it and stay in Green Bay, or if he will follow his former offensive coordinator to Denver and try to finish his career the way Peyton Manning did.

About the author

Doug Rush

Doug Rush is entering his 18th season as a writer. His career dates back to when he was with The Asbury Park Press covering high school football, The Harlem Globetrotters and The Lakewood Blueclaws.


In 2009, he joined Bleacher Report, covering the New York Yankees and New York Giants, amassing over 2 million reader views.


After 2013, he left B/R to join Sports Media 101 to cover the Yankees and Giants. While with Sports Media 101, Rush was named to the Pro Football Writers Association of America. He was there until July of 2016.

In January of 2018, Rush joined USA Today as part of the Giants Wire staff to cover the Giants. He is still currently with them, as he does weekly analysis for them during the season.


In September of 2021, Rush joined Pro Sports Extra, where he will be covering MLB, the NFL, NBA, WWE and AEW.


Doug is from Toms River, New Jersey where he has two children, Carson and Peyton.