FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets-Aaron Rodgers marriage seems to be ending after two disappointing seasons, as the long run Corridor of Fame quarterback is unlikely to stay with the group in 2025, sources informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday.
Rodgers, 41, flew to New Jersey final week to fulfill with new coach Aaron Glenn and new basic supervisor Darren Mougey, a supply confirmed to ESPN. Fox Sports activities reported Sunday that Rodgers was knowledgeable in that assembly that the group has determined to half methods with him.
A Jets spokesman declined to verify the report.
Glenn has been involved with Rodgers since he was employed, as a part of an evolving dialogue on the quarterback’s future. Glenn, at his introductory information convention on Jan. 27, was noncommittal on Rodgers. The coach mentioned he wished to fulfill with the veteran earlier than selecting a course at quarterback.
A proper announcement is probably going within the coming days.
Rodgers mentioned on the finish of the season that he understood the circumstances, that the Jets, with a brand new regime, would possibly wish to begin contemporary at quarterback.
“Both method, I will not be upset or offended no matter they determine to do,” he mentioned.
Rodgers accounted for 18 begins, six victories, one extremely publicized Achilles tear and numerous headlines in his two years with the Jets. It is unclear whether or not he’ll proceed his profession; he has maintained that he is undecided on a twenty first season.
The long run Corridor of Famer has one yr remaining on his contract, a nonguaranteed $37.5 million. He was as a result of depend $23.5 million on the cap.
The Jets will likely be left with $49 million in lifeless cash, which might be unfold over two years if he is designated a post-June 1 minimize. In that case, they must carry his $23.5 million on the cap till June 1. At that time, he’d depend $14 million in 2025, a web financial savings of $9.5 million.
Nonetheless, within the June 1 situation, there could be a $35 million cost in 2026.
If he opts for retirement, the identical accounting applies.
Decided to finish their five-decade Tremendous Bowl drought, the Jets made the largest commerce in franchise historical past on April 24, 2023, buying the four-time MVP from the Inexperienced Bay Packers for a bundle of draft picks.
Expectations soared, because the Jets trumpeted Rodgers because the lacking piece. His first season ended quickly after it started, with a torn left Achilles on the fourth snap of the 2023 season.
Rodgers returned wholesome in 2024, began each sport regardless of some nagging leg accidents and delivered a classic, four-touchdown sport within the season finale — a 32-20 win over the Miami Dolphins. There weren’t many video games like that for Rodgers, whose efficiency over the course of the season was uneven.
He handed for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns, each third on the Jets’ single-season checklist, however he additionally had 11 interceptions and completed with a 48.1 QBR, which ranked twenty fifth out of 32 certified NFL passers. The Jets underachieved on offense, ending twenty fourth in scoring, and went 5-12, in one of many season’s greatest disappointments.
Rodgers’ gradual begin was an enormous motive coach Robert Saleh was fired solely 5 video games into the season. Rodgers’ closest confidant, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, was demoted at that time. Six weeks later, Joe Douglas was fired as the overall supervisor.
Saleh, Douglas and Hackett had been a part of the Jets’ contingent that visited Rodgers at his Malibu, California, residence in March 2023, persuading the quarterback to play for the Jets. At that time, the Jets and Packers began engaged on a commerce that took a month to finalize. By then, the Packers had determined to advertise Jordan Like to the beginning job.
So started 5 months of breathless hype for the Jets, highlighted by an look on HBO’s “Onerous Knocks.” Rodgers debuted with the group Sept. 11, 2023, on “Monday Evening Soccer.” Throughout introductions, he ran out of the MetLife Stadium tunnel carrying an American flag — one of many biggest moments of his profession, he later mentioned.
Inside minutes, he crumpled to the bottom after a sack, his left Achilles ruptured.
Rodgers’ anticipated departure will go away Tyrod Taylor, 35, as the one skilled quarterback on the roster. The Jets are prone to pursue a starting-caliber quarterback within the offseason. Additionally they might draft a quarterback.
Rodgers’ imminent departure additionally means they might launch broad receiver Davante Adams, who should renegotiate his prohibitive cap cost ($38.3 million) to remain on the roster. Adams mentioned after the season that his choice could be influenced by whether or not Rodgers stays or goes.
