Aaron Rodgers' future in Green Bay remains clouded as ever. But despite the outside noise, the Packers quarterback didn't hesitate to commend his franchise, and the people running it, as he won his 4th NFL MVP award.

The Packers QB expressed his gratitude as he accepted the award on stage.

“I'd like to thank the Green Bay Packers. Mark, Bryan, Russ. Incredible fan base. It's been an amazing 17 years. So thankful for the memories and the moments over the years.”

There's been a lot of unspoken animosity that's been reporter between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers front office this past season. But after nearly two decades of working together, it's clear that the mutual respect for what they've built over that time still remains.

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Rodgers also made sure to single out Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. The relationship between the two has remained strong despite all the uncertainty and rumors floating around. Despite falling short of their Super Bowl aspirations, their partnership once again yielded an MVP season and an NFL-best record.

“I'd like to thank Matt LaFleur and his perfectly groomed eyebrows,” Rodgers joked on his well-groomed Packers head coach. But in all seriousness winning this thing, you're a huge part of this. I love you, appreciate you. Thanks for trusting me. Supporting me. Empowering me, and making things easy for me. Appreciate you, man.”

It remains to be seen if this speech becomes one of Aaron Rodgers' last as a member of the Packers. But whatever happens, the legacy of Rodgers' time in Green Bay will still remain.