Former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t play in the preseason during the second half of his time in Green Bay. After Rodgers was traded before the 2023 season, though, LaFleur knew that Love — a first-time starter — needed exhibition games to get ready for the regular season.

Jordan Love patiently waited his turn behind Aaron Rodgers before taking on the starting role for the Packers. In a recent piece with the Players Tribune, he revealed that he almost gave up football for good.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love grabbed headlines to begin the week over his powerful story published by The Players’ Tribune. Among the central subjects of the pieces was Love’s father and his relationship with him growing up.