1 month ago

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

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 been assembled,” so he tabbed defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to replace Saleh on an interim basis. “This change, the change that we made today — that I made,” Johnson said that day, “I believe will bring new energy and positivity that will lead to more wins, starting now.” The Jets are 1-5 since and appear well on their way to missing the playoffs for the 14th straight year, the NFL’s longest active drought. “But it’s not just him, it’s all of us.” Rodgers’ remaining year on his contract contains non-guaranteed money and he’d count $23.5 million against the salary cap next season.

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17 hours, 19 minutes ago

Rodgers and the Jets started strong and then ‘the rhythm disappeared’ in another rough loss

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The way Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets’ offense started, it appeared they might be on their way to a high-scoring victory. “I think that’s what needs to clean up moving forward for some of these guys to reach their full potential is to just lock in on the details.” The offense appeared totally focused …

Jets and Jaguars, two of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, meet amid uncertain futures

Associated Press

New York Jets at Jacksonville Sunday, 1 p.m., FOX. Key injuries Jets RB Breece Hall could miss his second game in a row because of an MCL injury and hyperextension in his left knee.. Special teams ace Irvin Charles was placed on injured reserve this week with a torn ACL.. KR Kene Nwangwu sat out early in the week with …

Jets and Jaguars playing out the string again while facing uncertain futures for coaches

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1 week, 3 days ago

Jets and Jaguars playing out the string again while facing uncertain futures for coaches

Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars can sulk together Sunday. … It does give you a bit of juice going into the week.” Even though Jacksonville is coming off a 10-6 victory at the Titans, Pederson’s offense showed no rhythm without injured quarterback Trevor Lawrence. “Situational football hasn’t been great for us and that is why …

1 week, 4 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. …

1 week, 6 days ago

Jets still struggling to secure wins and stop blowing late leads in another playoff-less season

Associated Press

Garrett Wilson has experienced a lot of losing in his three seasons with the New York Jets. “When you’re up in the fourth quarter, all of a sudden it starts to feel like you have a losing problem,” the wide receiver said after the Jets’ 32-26 overtime loss. The Jets couldn’t even enjoy what interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday …

2 weeks ago

Jets’ postseason drought extends to NFL-high 14 straight seasons with a loss to Dolphins

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The ugly pattern that has defined the New York Jets’ disappointing season showed up again Sunday. The Jets squandered a fourth-quarter lead for the fifth time and they lost 32-26 in overtime to the Miami Dolphins, extending their postseason drought to 14 straight years — the NFL’s longest active streak. “We’re playing for our pride at …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

For the Jets, anything that can go wrong will go wrong — and Garrett Wilson is sick of it

New York Times

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — “Losing, period, sucks.” Garrett Wilson paused. “When you’re up in the fourth quarter all of a sudden it starts to feel like we have a losing problem, like a gene or some s—,” Wilson said. He’s only in his third season with the Jets, but he already understands the self-fulfilling prophecy, the “Same Old Jets.” The …

3 weeks, 4 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 …

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, 1 week ago

Jets endure a humbling 31-6 loss to Cardinals and are running out of chances to turn things around

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Aaron Rodgers rolled out to his right before flinging a pass to Malachi Corley a few yards downfield. Rodgers threw for 151 yards and the Jets managed just two field goals in a lopsided 31-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Offensively, you’re not going to beat anyone scoring six points.” Rodgers completed 22 of 35 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jets' Comeback Against Texans: A Breath of Fresh Air in the AFC East

Associated Press

The New York Jets' win over the Houston Texans was a much-needed spark of optimism after a disappointing start to the season. Despite a late surge by the Texans, the Jets emerged victorious, showcasing their improved offensive efficiency and the presence of key players like Garrett Wilson and Aaron Rodgers. The Jets will now have a chance to rest and …

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

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, 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

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, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Robert Saleh got 5 full games with Aaron Rodgers, won’t finish what he started with Jets

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ Robert Saleh got to coach just five full games with Aaron Rodgers before New York Jets owner Woody Johnson decided to make a change. But Johnson couldn’t fire Hackett — that probably wouldn’t sit well with Rodgers — so Saleh is out and defensive coordinator Jeff …

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

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets visit the Titans with both trying to avoid 0-2 starts

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NFL did the New York Jets and four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers no favors scheduling their first three games over the span of 11 days. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons said Rodgers probably has the best hard count outside of Titans offensive line guru Bill Callahan. Rodgers watched the end of the Jets’ loss …

3 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets look for their 1st win together on road in Tennessee

Associated Press

New York Jets at Tennessee Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Jets by 3 1/2. Series notes The Titans are 4-3 against the Jets when playing at Nissan Stadium, including a 26-22 win in New York’s last visit Dec. 2, 2018. Hall has four career fumbles, with one in each of his three season-opening games.. WR Allen Lazard, …

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, 1 week 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 and the Jets provide a good early test for the new-look 49ers defense

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan made some big changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason in hopes of getting the 49ers back to the dominant level it had in 2021 and ’22. New coordinator Nick Sorensen’s new unit gets its first real test on Monday night with a very challenging opponent as the Niners will go up …

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

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, 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

D.J. Reed draws from his time with the 49ers and says the Jets ‘have a chance to to win it all’

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Optimism is overflowing again for the New York Jets in training camp. “And I would definitely say, like, this team is definitely on that trajectory.” Similar things were said during the dog days of camp last summer, especially with Aaron Rodgers leading the way. Rodgers said Wednesday: “The goal is New Orleans” — referring to the …

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, 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 …

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 hopes to play beyond next season but acknowledges everyone’s ‘on the hot seat’

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers is focused on coming back strong next season for the New York Jets. “That’s directly on me.” Rodgers was viewed by many in the organization going into the season as a missing piece for the Jets to return to respectability — and the playoffs. “Obviously we’re all going to be on the quote-unquote hot …

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 …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Report: Jets owner decides that coach Saleh and GM Douglas will return next season

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas will continue to lead the team next season, as expected. Owner Woody Johnson told the New York Post on Sunday that he will stand pat with the team’s football leadership, even after a dismal season that resulted in a 13th straight year for the franchise …

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

Rodgers’ potential return just an ‘external motivator’ as Jets try to get back to winning

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets’ playoff hopes could get a big boost with a victory Sunday. “If you’re waiting to rachet, to turn it up when it becomes life or death, you can say, it’s too late.” Rodgers, meanwhile, is working his way back from a torn Achilles tendon and still intends to return this season — …

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