Packers GM Brian Gutekunst: No Timeline for Aaron Rodgers Contract Extension

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday there is no timeline for a contract extension for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Regarding the situation, Gutekunst told Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press Gazette, "As long as everyone is working toward the same goal, we feel positive about it."

Including 2018, Rodgers has two seasons remaining on his deal.

On Saturday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Packers would like to get a deal done with Rodgers before their regular-season opener Sept. 9:

Rapoport added he expects the extension to be a shorter-term deal with a large signing bonus and possible player options.

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported that while Rodgers wants a "more creative" contract like the one Rapoport mentioned, the Packers would prefer to sign him to a more "traditional" deal, which has created a possible disconnect.

Atlanta Falcons signal-caller Matt Ryan, who signed a five-year, $150 million contract in May, is the NFL's highest-paid quarterback. 

The 34-year-old Rodgers is a future Hall of Famer who has six Pro Bowl nods, two All-Pro first-team selections, two MVP awards and one Super Bowl title to his credit.

He appeared in just seven games last season because of a broken collarbone, finishing with 1,675 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions.

In his last full season in 2016, Rodgers threw for 4,428 yards, an NFL-high 40 touchdowns and just seven picks.

With Rodgers missing more than half the season, 2017 marked the first time since 2008 the Packers failed to reach the playoffs.

Although Rodgers is in his mid-30s, the fact that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is playing at an MVP-caliber level beyond age 40 suggests the Packers QB has several productive years left.