1 year, 3 months ago

How Aaron Rodgers turned the Jets into believers

The Athletic has live coverage of Jets vs. Bills in Aaron Rodgers’ debut for New York on Monday Night Football Not long after Aaron Rodgers took his first steps into the New York Jets facility on April 26, he went to a team meeting, took off his shoes and walked around barefoot. That day, shoes on, Rodgers went into the team auditorium for his introductory news conference and pointed out that the Jets’ “Super Bowl III trophy is looking a little lonely.” They won that title in 1968 with Joe Namath and haven’t accomplished a whole lot since — winning the division three times and making the playoffs 13 times in the last 55 years. “One thing has happened almost every single day,” Rodgers said, “that just reminds me I’m in the right place.” GO DEEPER Aaron Rodgers takeaways: QB talks team chemistry and Jets' Super Bowl chances Last October, in Week 6, the Jets were Rodgers’ opponent in Green Bay, nothing more. “A big reason I’m here … is Nathaniel Hackett,” Rodgers said at his first news conference. “It’s the Aaron Rodgers offense,” said Jets receiver Allen Lazard, another close friend and a teammate for five years in Green Bay.

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4 hours, 21 minutes ago

Rodgers acknowledges Jets could release him after the regular season as he contemplates his future

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating his playing future. The 41-year-old Rodgers said last week that he’ll take some time after this season, his 20th in the NFL, to determine what he wants to do next. “I think there’s a world where they just say, ‘Hey, thank you, we’re going to go in another direction’ on Jan. 6,” Rodgers said during …

1 week, 5 days ago

Aaron Rodgers suggests a ‘curse’ might be the reason for the Jets’ losing ways

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets might be dealing with an opponent even tougher to overcome than their poor play, missed opportunities and ill-timed mistakes. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson suggested last Sunday a losing “gene” might be an explanation for the Jets’ inability to pull out victories after the team dropped to 3-10 with a loss at Miami. …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rodgers says he’ll enjoy the rest of the Jets’ season and ‘let the future take care of itself’

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers is feeling healthy and will be the New York Jets’ starting quarterback as long as that remains the case. “I’m just going to enjoy these times here and let the future take care of itself.” Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Rodgers returned from the team’s bye-week break appearing physically refreshed and ready to go. “After my conversations with …

4 weeks ago

Jets’ Ulbrich says Rodgers ‘absolutely’ remains the team’s starting quarterback

Associated Press

New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Aaron Rodgers “absolutely” will remain the team’s starting quarterback and start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. “All I can say, and you’d have to ask Aaron if he’s fully healthy, but he’s better off today than he’s been as of late,” Ulbrich said. “So, I’m excited about what that looks like.” NFL …

1 month ago

If the Jets don’t want Aaron Rodgers back, the 4-time MVP will find another home: Analysis

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Aaron Rodgers could be next to leave the New York Jets. If Rodgers doesn’t retire and New York’s new regime wants a clean slate, here are potential destinations for the future first-ballot Hall of Famer: SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: This could only happen if Brock Purdy’s shoulder injury …

1 month ago

Jets’ Super Bowl dreams with Rodgers have fizzled into a tumultuous mess with lots of uncertainty

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers sat in front of a packed auditorium at the New York Jets’ facility and shared an observation a few generations of frustrated fans knew all too well. “I mean, it’s disappointing,” Rodgers said after the Jets’ 28-27 loss to Indianapolis last Sunday. He insisted this year’s squad was one of the franchise’s “most talented teams that has ever …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers stats Jets vs. Texans on Thursday Night Football: This will all be over soon.

Slate

At best, Aaron Rodgers has failed to transform the New York Jets into anything other than the New York Jets. The Jets’ entire last season became about a quarterback who would not be playing for them, and who frequently created negative news cycles for the team with his weekly appearances on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show. Rodgers’ every utterance becomes national …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spicy Touch: Rodgers Feeling the Heat in Jets' Crucial Showdown

Associated Press

A little cayenne pepper might have put some pep back in Aaron Rodgers' step. The New York Jets quarterback is preparing for a quick turnaround with the team's next game Thursday night at home against the Houston Texans. Rodgers has been banged up during the Jets' miserable 2-6 start, dealing with a sprained ankle, a sore knee and hamstring tightness. …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

After loss to Patriots, it’s too dark to see how Aaron Rodgers’ Jets can save their season

New York Times

— Aaron Rodgers stood at the lectern, sullen, the brim of his hat casting a shadow over his eyes. Until they did..@dreeday32 WITH 22 SECONDS LEFT 🤯 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/QTUC4h6w6p — New England Patriots October 27, 2024 Afterward, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich — promoted to be the captain of the Titanic just as it was about to strike the iceberg …

2 months ago

Jets' Rodgers Dealing with Multiple Injuries, But Expected to Play Sunday Against Patriots

Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is dealing with hamstring and ankle/knee issues but is expected to play Sunday against New England. He has been struggling with injuries this season, with his offensive coordinator recently being demoted to passing game coordinator due to his team's inconsistency.

2 months, 1 week ago

Jets doctors rule on Aaron Rodgers' status against rival Bills

Daily Mail

The New York Jets team doctors have cleared Aaron Rodgers for takeoff for Monday's game against the Buffalo Bills. The New York Jets team doctors have cleared Aaron Rodgers for takeoff on Monday night New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, reacts as he is tackled during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Ulbrich …

2 months, 1 week ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Saleh’s foiled plan to save Jets offense, Steelers’ Justin Fields feelings

New York Times

All it takes is one. Most don’t like to fire head coaches during the season — including the New York Jets, who hadn’t done so since the 1970s. This is what I’m hearing this week: • How Saleh tried to fix the offense • How the Jets are still trying to reel in a pair of All-Pros • Ferris Bueller, …

2 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers is a 'catfish' who cannot be compared to Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, claims Ryan Clark

Daily Mail

Former NFL star Ryan Clark has launched a brutal attack on Aaron Rodgers, branding the Jets quarterback a 'catfish' and insisting he cannot be compared to Tom Brady or Peyton Manning. Ryan Clark has launched a brutal attack on Aaron Rodgers, branding the Jets star a 'catfish' Former NFL star Clark said 'there is something that he is missing in …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rodgers says allegations that he played a role in Saleh’s firing as Jets coach are ‘patently false’

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers insisted he played no role in the firing of Robert Saleh as the New York Jets coach and called such allegations “patently false.” The star quarterback made his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, a day after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Saleh after the team got off to a 2-3 start in the coach’s …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mental mistakes and Rodgers’ cadence become hot topics for Jets’ offense after awful performance

Associated Press

New York Jets fans had a bad case of déja vu watching the offense struggle mightily. Rodgers said he was “banged up” and both legs were dealing with “stuff,” but he insisted he was OK. On Monday, coach Robert Saleh said he didn’t anticipate Rodgers appearing on the team’s injury report. “It’s just the standard wear and tear,” Saleh said, …

3 months ago

Aaron Rodgers breaks his silence on tense sideline exchange with New York Jets coach Robert Saleh

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers has opened up on his bizarre sideline exchange with Robert Saleh, insisting he wasn't expecting his New York Jets head coach to go in for a hug. Returning to the sidelines after throwing his first home Jets touchdown, head coach Saleh went in for a hug - only to be pushed away by his veteran QB. Aaron Rodgers …

3 months ago

Aaron Rodgers issues ominous warning to the NFL after Jets' thumping win over the Patriots

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers has issued an ominous warning to the rest of the NFL about his thriving relationship with his Jets receivers. It came after the quarterback combined for touchdowns with both Allen Lazard and Garrett Wilson as the New York Jets blew away the New England Patriots 24-3 on Thursday. Aaron Rodgers issued an ominous warning to the NFL after …

3 months, 1 week ago

Jets’ Rodgers is healthy, focused and ‘relaxed’ a year to the day of his injury

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers faced an uncertain playing future a year ago as he limped off the field with what turned out to be a torn Achilles tendon. “Yeah, we go into the Groundhog Day mindset being a Wednesday and we’re on to the next opponent,” Rodgers said. A lot’s changed in a year and I’m glad to …

3 months, 1 week ago

Jets struggle in opener, but Saleh says 0-1 with Rodgers feels better than 1-0 last year without him

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers being back on the field healthy — albeit a bit rusty — made even a rough loss in front of a national TV audience sting just a little less for the New York Jets. “Unfortunately, it does.” That’s because after one game last year, Rodgers’ injury had the Jets’ heads spinning and their frustrated fans coming to grips …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers arrives for New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers as QB makes long-awaited NFL return

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers has arrived at Levi's Stadium ahead of his much-anticipated return to the NFL on Monday Night Football. Rodgers and the New York Jets take on the San Francisco 49ers in the quarterback's first appearance since rupturing his Achilles on debut last year. Aaron Rodgers arrives at Levi's Stadium ahead of his much-anticipated return to the NFL The 40-year-old …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers makes his long-awaited NFL return back in the Bay Area... where ping pong, poker and Backstreet Boys catapulted the former Cal QB towards stardom

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers slipped into the same routine whenever he flew out of the Bay Area: find Richard Schwartz and turn up the volume. ‘I have six screws and a plate till this day.’ The quarterback entered the NFL draft following the 2004 season, when the Golden Bears went 10-2 and Rodgers made NCAA history. Rodgers completed 23 consecutive passes during …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers might have ‘a little smirk’ before his 5th snap in the Jets’ opener to mark his return

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Robert Saleh chuckled as a reporter finished asking a question that was no laughing matter a year ago. “I think he’s going to be just fine.” And in many ways, the Jets’ promising season largely depends on him being much better than fine. “As the years went on,” Rodgers said, “I realized how important those words …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers

Associated Press

New York Jets at San Francisco Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. The 40-year-old four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut last season for New York, sinking the Jets’ playoff hopes with him. Stats and stuff The Jets are 1-2 in season openers under Robert Saleh, with the …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers is back for the Jets and so are lofty expectations to end a 13-year playoff drought

Associated Press

NEW YORK JETS EXPECTATIONS: Playoffs or bust. But with the 40-year-old Aaron Rodger back and healthy after tearing his left Achilles tendon on his fourth snap of the season last year, there’s renewed optimism for the Jets to not only get into the playoffs, but to make a run. The Jets’ success will come down to how Rodgers plays in …

4 months ago

Aaron Rodgers' bitter family feud takes huge new twist with New York Jets crowd revelation

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers' feud with his family took an interesting twist last fall when they attended his Jets game vs. the Bills, it has been revealed. Ed and Darla Rodgers attended their son's first game with the Jets last fall vs. the Bills His Jets debut was extremely short-lived as he tore his Achilles in his first series with the team …

4 months ago

Jets make decision on quarterback Aaron Rodgers playing preseason finale against Giants

Daily Mail

The New York Jets will be without their first team for Saturday's preseason finale against the Giants at MetLife Stadium, head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Thursday. This means Aaron Rodgers has missed all three preseason games as he works his way back from the torn Achilles he suffered on his first series with the Jets in 2023. Despite Rodgers' …

4 months ago

After ‘much harder’ camp, Jets’ Aaron Rodgers has no preference whether he plays in preseason finale

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Maybe Aaron Rodgers will play. “I don’t really have a preference,” Rodgers said Tuesday after getting a veteran rest day along with several other projected starters. “And it feels like it, but it’s good,” Rodgers said. I respect and appreciate my defense for that.. We’ll see if we can get through tomorrow without getting drilled.” But …

4 months, 1 week ago

Jets QB Rodgers shines in two-minute drill. Panthers avoid key injuries in heated joint practice

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers overcame a slow start to lead a well-executed touchdown drive during a two-minute drill, and the Carolina Panthers appear to have avoided two key injuries during a heated joint practice on Thursday. “We had big concerns when Chuba went down, but the initial testing was pretty good,” Panthers coach Dave Canales …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets coach Robert Saleh says QB Aaron Rodgers looks as though ‘he never missed any time’

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers is throwing passes with his usual zip, rolling out when he needs to and taking charge of the New York Jets’ offense. “He looks like he never missed any time,” coach Robert Saleh said after the team’s 90-minute scrimmage on a steamy Saturday. “We would always just be dumbfounded at why Green Bay would …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets coach Robert Saleh says his ‘instinct’ is to not play QB Aaron Rodgers during the preseason

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ next snap in a game for the New York Jets might be the season opener. Coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday his “instinct” is to keep the 40-year-old quarterback on the sideline for all three of the Jets’ preseason games this summer. “He definitely won’t play in the first two, but the discussion on the …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

A fired-up Aaron Rodgers gets angry after being stepped on and Jets’ offense is sloppy at practice

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers was downright ticked off. “And that’s kind of impossible because he’s kind of like the Oppenheimer of football, right?” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! He’s snapped for us the last year, so he’ll be fine.” Rodgers, who wasn’t scheduled to speak to reporters Monday, has …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers showing the Jets that the red zone shouldn’t be a danger zone for them this season

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — With a few perfectly placed passes, Aaron Rodgers gave the New York Jets a glimpse of what they sorely missed last season with him on the sideline. The 40-year-old quarterback efficiently tossed the football around during the team’s third practice of training camp Friday — and was deadly accurate in the red zone. Tyrod Taylor, Rodgers’ …

6 months, 1 week ago

Pat McAfee mocks Jets coach Robert Saleh over AWOL Aaron Rodgers... with the quarterback facing more than $100,000 in fines

Daily Mail

Pat McAfee and his crew poked fun at New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh for addressing Aaron Rodgers' inexcusable absence from practice and foreshadowing upcoming fines. While Saleh noted that Rodgers has been good at communicating and present at the camp, he revealed that his absence was due to an event 'that was important to him.' Pat McAfee mocked …

6 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers goes AWOL! Jets star facing more than $100,000 in fines after failing to show up for practice - because of a mystery 'event' he wanted to attend

Daily Mail

Rodgers is in his second offseason as the starting quarterback for the Jets Aaron Rodgers is absent from the New York Jets mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, per head coach Robert Saleh, and is facing a fine because of it. Rodgers is one of two Jets to miss the mandatory minicamp, alongside new team defensive star Haason Reddick. Aaron Rodgers earned …

7 months ago

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is ‘doing everything’ at practice in his return from torn Achilles tendon

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers is throwing and, more importantly, running again — and officially putting his torn Achilles tendon behind him. “He’s doing everything,” said coach Robert Saleh, who added: “There’s no limitations to what we’re asking him to do at practice.” Rodgers looked sharp and moved well Tuesday during non-contact team drills. Mike North, the NFL’s vice …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers not expected to have any restrictions in the Jets’ next phase of offseason workouts

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers is on track to be on the field without limitations for the New York Jets in a few weeks. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday after the team’s first day of rookie minicamp practices that Rodgers has looked good as he continues to work his way back eight months after tearing his left Achilles tendon …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets traded down and got a protector. General manager Joe Douglas kept wheeling and dealing throughout the three days of the NFL draft as the Jets focused mostly on the offense to improve a unit that was among the league’s worst with quarterback Aaron Rodgers missing all but four snaps last season. “It …

8 months, 1 week ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers briefly thought playing career could be over after tearing his Achilles tendon

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers acknowledged during a podcast appearance this week he briefly thought his playing career could be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in the New York Jets’ season opener. “I had this incredible offseason experience in a new city, in a new town, with new teammates, a new organization, an owner for the first time, and really …

8 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers feared his career was OVER after tearing his Achilles at age 39 on his New York Jets debut last September: 'This is it, you don't come back from this injury'

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers revealed that he thought his career was over when he tore his Achilles in his first game with the New York Jets in September. After 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers said the trade to the Jets restored his passion for the game. Aaron Rodgers revealed he feared his career was over after his Achilles injury …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh and how the Jets’ season fell apart: ‘Something has to change’

New York Times

The Jets have fired Robert Saleh. But Hackett was also coming to New York fresh off a disastrous 15-game run as head coach of the Denver Broncos, a performance his replacement, Sean Payton, called “one of the worst coaching jobs in the history of the NFL.” GO DEEPER Aaron Rodgers and Packers' long succession: 'Just tell the truth, you wanted …

11 months ago

Psychedelics, darkness retreats and ‘Pat McAfee Show’: How Aaron Rodgers became a divisive figure – while barely playing

CNN

CNN — It wasn’t so long ago that Aaron Rodgers was the NFL’s Most Valuable Player. Cimini doesn’t dispute that Rodgers can be a “polarizing” figure away from the field, but the reporter says that the 40-year-old has actually been a unifying one in the Jets locker room. Brian Snyder/Reuters He said he is “not an anti-vax flat earther,” but …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers looks to 2024 season: ‘We’re all going to be on the hot seat next year’

New York Times

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said everyone at the Jets will “be on the hot seat next year” following New York’s rocky 7-10 season this year. “Anything in this building that we’re doing that has nothing to do with winning needs to be assessed,” Rodgers said Monday while addressing what he’d like to see next season. During his news conference, Rodgers did …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers voted Jets’ most inspirational player by teammates. QB played just 4 snaps this season

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ first season with the New York Jets lasted only four snaps. “It says a lot about him and how he’s approached becoming a Jet and being here with us, whether he’s on the field or not.” Rodgers was hurt during the season opener against Buffalo on Sept. 11, but immediately focused on trying to …

1 year ago

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers activated from IR as next step in rehab. He won’t play again until next season

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers will remain on the practice field to continue working on his return for the New York Jets — for next season. The four-time NFL MVP was activated from the injured reserve list Wednesday, a move coach Robert Saleh said is merely the next step in Rodgers’ rehabilitation from a torn left Achilles tendon. “We’ve …

1 year ago

Aaron Rodgers’ season is (officially) over, so Jets must turn the page to 2024

New York Times

The New York Jets dream is officially dead. Tuesday, Rodgers said on “The Pat McAfee Show” that “if I was 100 percent today, I’d be pushing to play. GO DEEPER Jets 2024 roster projection: Who’ll be back, who won’t and who’s on the bubble Implications: Next season The most notable thing Rodgers did Tuesday was endorse three Jets figureheads who …

1 year ago

Rodgers' return will come next season with Jets out of playoff hunt and QB not 100% healthy

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But now without a timetable …

1 year ago

Rodgers’ return will come next season, with Jets out of 2023 playoff hunt and QB not 100% healthy

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers’ quest to make an improbable return this season for the New York Jets appears over. “If I was 100% today, I’d be definitely pushing to play,” Rodgers said. “But the fact is I’m not.” Rodgers never firmly said he won’t play this season, but strongly indicated that is the case. “There’s going to be a lot more amazing …

1 year ago

Jets eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Dolphins. Rodgers’ comeback bid in question

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The very slim opening the New York Jets had of keeping their playoffs hopes alive closed with an emphatic dud. A week after their 30-6 win over Houston, Zach Wilson and the Jets hoped that dominant performance would catapult a run that could end the franchise’s 12-season playoff skid — the NFLs’ longest active drought. “It’s …

1 year ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ‘looks normal’ to coach during practice in comeback attempt

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers took a few more steps — and provided a highlight play — in his comeback attempt from a torn left Achilles tendon. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday the 40-year-old quarterback “pushed it a little bit” at practice Thursday, when he was listed as a limited participant after sitting out Wednesday. I’m like, ‘Chill!’ That’s …

1 year ago

Aaron Rodgers celebrates his 40th birthday with Jets teammates and Hollywood star Miles Teller at private members' club Zero Bond after watching his team lose to the Falcons earlier in the day

Daily Mail

Even with the sour mood of a loss hanging over them, the New York Jets still turned out to party it up with their injured franchise quarterback - Aaron Rodgers. But on Sunday night, he celebrated turning the age of 40 with a number of friends, teammates from both past and present, and their partners at Zero Bond, a members-only …

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