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Aaron Rodgers said he'd have an 'open mind' if the Green Bay Packers get eliminated from playoff contention and team officials approach him about resting to allow more game reps for his backup, Jordan Love.

He's just hoping the Packers (4-8) make it a moot point by winning out.

'I'd love to finish the season out, but I understand this is a business and there's a lot of us kind of older guys who play a decent amount and they might want to see some younger guys play,' the four-time MVP said Wednesday. 

'Hopefully we don't have to have that conversation. But if that conversation comes up, I'll approach that with an open mind and without any bitterness or resentment.'

Rodgers has played through a broken right thumb for the past six weeks and left the Packers' 40-33 loss at Philadelphia on Sunday with injured ribs. Rodgers, who turns 39 on Friday, has said he wants to keep playing as long as he's able and the Packers remain in playoff contention.

Rodgers also says he's healthy enough to play Sunday when the Packers visit Chicago (3-9), although he might need to wear protective gear for his ribs. The Packers have beaten the Bears seven straight times, and Rodgers has completed 76.1 percent of his passes for 16 touchdowns with no interceptions in those games.

Rodgers wouldn't specify whether any of his ribs were broken.

'I've done a lot of rehab the last few days, got some stuff I do at the house as well,' Rodgers said. 'Always on my herbs and my teas and all the other things that help make me feel better. So, not surprised I'm feeling better, just happy I avoided a major injury.'

Rodgers didn't practice Wednesday, but that's been his usual routine since breaking the thumb on the final play of a 27-22 loss

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