Rodgers wins MVP for 2nd straight season

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was named the 2021 NFL MVP on Thursday.

Rodgers becomes the first player to earn back-to-back MVPs since Peyton Manning did it in 2008 and 2009.

The 38-year-old has now surpassed Tom Brady and Green Bay legend Brett Favre, among others, with his fourth MVP award. He trails only Manning, who won it five times.

Rodgers thanked Packers president Mark Murphy, general manager Brian Gutekunst, executive Russ Ball, head coach Matt LaFleur, and his teammates after winning the award. He dedicated it to the late Ted Thompson, who drafted Rodgers in 2005, and producer Maura Mandt.

He took 39 of 50 votes to win the MVP honor. Brady finished runner-up with 10 votes, while Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp received one vote.

After an offseason filled with uncertainty over his future in Green Bay, Rodgers threw 37 touchdowns to just four interceptions for a league-high 111.9 passer rating as the Packers finished with the NFC's top record.

However, Rodgers and the Packers were unable to make noise in the postseason, losing in the divisional round to the San Francisco 49ers.

Rodgers once again said he will mull his future in the coming offseason, though he plans to come to a decision later this month. The Packers are reportedly cautiously optimistic about retaining their star passer after meeting with him following the playoff loss.

He has played some of his best football over the last two seasons. Rodgers' 85 touchdowns lead all quarterbacks since 2020, while his 26 wins are tied for the most.

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