Aaron Rodgers discussed retirement, but the QB sounds like he plans to play in 2022

Aaron Rodgers retirement talk currently dominates the headlines, but the Packers QB sounds like he plans to play in 2022.

While the Green Bay Packers look to secure the top seed in the NFC playoffs this week, the team's superstar quarterback has drawn considerable attention for comments he made Wednesday. During his weekly press conference, Aaron Rodgers discussed retirement, setting off fire alarms across the NFL landscape.

However, a complete reading of Rodgers' comments paints a different picture than the one some outlets have crafted from out-of-context statements. Though the quarterback did not guarantee that he would continue playing in 2022, he spent far more time discussing how he feels about the Packers, his relationships with key team figures, and maintaining a high level of performance.