Rodgers: 'Championship or disappointment' for Packers in 2021

The Green Bay Packers have fallen short in the NFC Championship Game in the last two seasons, and Aaron Rodgers knows the pressure is on to win the Super Bowl this year.

"They jumped through some hoops to get under the cap this year," Rodgers said, according to Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith. "Obviously, the cap is expected to go back up next year, but you never know. So we're just going to enjoy this season. It's Title Town. It's championship or disappointment."

The weight of the Packers' title expectations is also heavier thanks to the saga regarding Rodgers' future, which dominated the team's offseason.

The quarterback skipped all of mandatory minicamp in June amid disappointment with the club's front office. The lengthy standoff ended on the eve of training camp when Rodgers and Green Bay came to terms on a reworked deal.

The agreement reportedly eliminated the 2023 campaign from Rodgers' contract, with the Packers promising to evaluate the reigning MVP's future following the 2021 season.

"I think we all know what’s at stake," Rodgers said. "I talked about that a little bit the other day about perspective and how important that perspective is to focus on this season and enjoy the most out of this season because there are a lot of unknowns."

Green Bay has remained adamant about being committed to Rodgers - who is entering his 17th campaign with the NFC North side - beyond the 2021 season, despite selecting quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 draft.

While his long-term future with the Packers is still uncertain, Rodgers said earlier in August that he doesn't want this campaign to be viewed as his "farewell tour."