Will Rodgers Play the Covid Opt-Out Card?

The NFL and the NFLPA reached a side agreement on Covid opt-out rules for 2021 last Tuesday. Players have until Friday, July 2, to opt out for 2021. It appears that Aaron Rodgers can opt out if he desires, according to Mike Florio. So, what would be the pros and cons for the team and for Rodgers if he opted out?

Rodgers would not be subject to any fines. He could keep the $6.8 million roster bonus (for now). He would not be subject to forfeiture: that is, he would not have to repay his signing bonus if he plays somewhere in 2022. He would not have to play for the Packers in 2021, and probably can expect to be traded in 2022, though that might depend on circumstance. The only pain he inflicts…