It was a small moment in the chaos of the Packers’ Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions that eliminated Green Bay from the postseason: Aaron Rodgers was caught on camera being asked something by Lions rookie Jameson Williams.
It was, perhaps, a request for Rodgers’ jersey from the game, or maybe a proposal to swap threads, a normal thing NFL players do every week.
But you could hear Rodgers say, “I’m going to hold on to this one.”
Did that mean his jersey? And if so, what does THAT mean?
NFL fans began speculating: Could he think that it’s the last time he wears a Packers uniform? What if he means he’s thinking about … retiring?
Check it out:
Here's the moment
"I gotta hold on to this one."
Aaron Rodgers to Jameson Williams, who asked for his jersey after the game.
(via @SNFonNBC) pic.twitter.com/4BnCEjRuSg
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 9, 2023
He was asked about it, and his answer was a bit all over the place:
Aaron Rodgers explains why he didn’t exchange jerseys with Jameson Williams pic.twitter.com/53I1tv974W
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) January 9, 2023
Fans started speculating a ton
Jameson Williams asked Aaron Rodgers for his jersey after the game.
Aaron's response: “I’m gonna hold on to this one.”
Let the speculation begin…pic.twitter.com/zU6CmcCfV3
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 9, 2023
Rodgers declined to trade jerseys tonight.Last time walking off? pic.twitter.com/NizXkrO3GV
— Ryan in Sactown (@Ryan_in_Sactown) January 9, 2023
Aaron Rodgers: “I Got To Hold On To This One.”🤔
That Jersey
Finally Retiring? pic.twitter.com/A5LgWvbqQ9
— Andre’ Jackson ✭Playoff Bound✭ (@therealdre_jack) January 9, 2023
1. I can see this meaning he's not coming back.
2. I can also understand not giving a rookie your jersey if your Aaron MF Rodgers lol https://t.co/Nm9ZHI4vT5
— Aron Yohannes 🇪🇷 (@AronYohannes) January 9, 2023
Did Aaron Rodgers just say “im gonna hold onto this one” when asked by Lions Willams for his jersey??
Was this the last time we ever see Rodgers on the football field??
Retirement incoming?? #NFL pic.twitter.com/UogzrG2v4P
— WeHitThose (@WeHitThose__9) January 9, 2023
Aaron Rodgers got for his jersey and he said he’s holding onto this one lmao mans is actually retiring pic.twitter.com/9X2y0AHTqg
— John (@iam_johnw) January 9, 2023
Aaron Rodgers said he’s going to hang onto his jersey that he’s currently wearing after Jameson Williams asked him for it.
Rodgers retiring after this season?pic.twitter.com/kmcszxk6Wl
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) January 9, 2023
