Aaron Rodgers Throws Packers Wide Receiver Totally Under The Bus

Aaron Rodgers gave a scathing reply when answering a question about the role of wide receiver Amari Rodgers in the offense.

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Last Sunday, the Green Bay Packers lost 23-7 to the Minnesota Vikings, with nothing being done because of the offense.

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Notably, the receiving game, where they were singled out as a unit by Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

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In the game, the one receiver who didn't log a single snap on offense was Amari Rodgers, the team's 2021 third-round pick from Clemson.

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When asked by WFRV Local 5's Kyle Malzan about the wide receiver's fit in the offense, quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he is "returning for us now."

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Green Bay will look to pull out in Week 2 when they take on rival Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football.

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