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Aaron Rodgers writes lengthy goodbye to Packers after Jets trade goes through

Aaron Rodgers took the classy way out after his long-awaited trade to the New York Jets went through on Monday.

The now-former Green Bay Packers quarterback posted a lengthy farewell letter to Instagram on Tuesday thanking the Packers organization and fanbase after 18 years together, along with photos documenting his journey from draft pick to four-time MVP.

Rodgers specifically mentioned 40 different people by name, including former general manager Ted Thompson, former head coach Mike McCarthy, current head coach Matt LaFleur and several members of the coaching staff, training staff and PR team.