5 former Packers players who might be done in the NFL in 2023

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Richard Rodgers, TE

After being drafted in the third round by the Packers in 2014, tight end Richard Rodgers spent four seasons in Green Bay. He was a reliable receiving option for Aaron Rodgers with safe hands.

He caught 13 touchdowns in the regular season and two more in the playoffs. A couple were particularly memorable. Rodgers caught the game-winning Hail Mary in the Miracle in Motown in 2015, and was also on the end of one of Aaron Rodgers' most beautiful touchdown passes in the divisional round victory over the Dallas Cowboys in 2014.

After leaving Green Bay, Rodgers has spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, and Arizona Cardinals. Most recently, he spent the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Chargers.

However, opportunities have been few and far between in recent years. Rodgers was active for 10 games with one start for the Chargers last season but made only one catch for four yards.

He had 120 catches for 1,166 yards and 13 touchdowns in four seasons with the Packers, but just 28 receptions for 367 yards and two touchdowns in the five years since.

Rodgers is 31 years old and remains a free agent. It's possible he has played his final snap in the NFL.

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