6 months, 1 week 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

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 a game against USC Trojans in 2004 ‘I'll never forget that USC game, when he had 23 consecutive completions,’ McArthur says. ‘He was literally a savant.’ Schwartz recalls one particular game, when Rodgers changed the play call before throwing a long touchdown pass. Former teammates at Cal remember Rodgers as being reserved but ultra competitive ‘I never beat this dude in anything,’ McArthur, now a high school coach, says.

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1 week, 1 day ago

Aaron Rodgers urged to sign with 'loaded' NFL suitor by legendary quarterback Brett Favre

Daily Mail

From one former Green Bay Packers quarterback to another, Brett Favre has pleaded with free-agent Aaron Rodgers to sign with another team the NFL Hall of Famer played for - the Minnesota Vikings. The Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns are less-likely options due to their high NFL Draft position, with the Pittsburgh Steelers also in the discussion due to Justin …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Aaron Rodgers to the Giants? Why it could work and why it could be a big mistake

New York Times

The New York Giants swung and missed on quarterback Matthew Stafford, who on Friday reached an agreement with the Rams to remain in Los Angeles. Shortly after that domino fell, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that the Giants’ interest turned toward soon-to-be free agent and current Jets QB Aaron Rodgers. Carroll: OK, let’s get this out of the way first: …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jets GM Darren Mougey says team never gave QB Aaron Rodgers an ultimatum for his return

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey says the team never gave Aaron Rodgers an ultimatum or rules for him to return. Mougey said Tuesday at the NFL combine he and coach Aaron Glenn simply decided it was in the team’s best interest to move on with a different starting quarterback. The Jets acquired Rodgers from Green Bay …

1 month ago

Rodgers’ stint with the Jets is over. Here are some potential landing spots if he doesn’t retire

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets began with lots of fanfare and Super Bowl aspirations. The Jets slammed the door on the 41-year-old quarterback potentially returning to the team when new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey issued a joint statement Thursday saying they told Rodgers last week “that our intention was to move in …

1 month, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers leaves Jets: What's next for the veteran quarterback?

India Today

Aaron Rodgers’ disappointing two-year stint with the New York Jets is over. While Rodgers hasn’t said whether he intends to continue playing for a 21st NFL season, the Jets — with new general manager Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn in charge — have officially ruled out a return to New York. If the Jets do that, Rodgers would remain …

1 month, 1 week ago

Jets announce they’ve told Aaron Rodgers they’re moving forward without him

Associated Press

1 month, 1 week ago

Why Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets broke up

NPR

Why Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets broke up toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP The New York Jets have told quarterback Aaron Rodgers that he's not returning to the team next season. Head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey, who both joined the team in January, said Thursday that they informed Rodgers in a meeting last week that …

1 month, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers: New York Jets announce they are moving on from Super Bowl-winning quarterback

CNN

CNN — The New York Jets officially announced on Thursday that they will be “moving forward without” quarterback Aaron Rodgers. “Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback,” new head coach Aaron Glenn and new general Darren Mougey said in a joint statement. “I personally want to thank …

1 month, 1 week ago

What’s next for Aaron Rodgers after New York Jets tell him they’re moving on?

CNN

CNN — Aaron Rodgers was seen as the final piece for the New York Jets. Rapoport added that the Jets will also likely move on from Rodgers’ longtime Green Bay Packers teammate Davante Adams – who was traded to the team midseason – with a $38.3 million cap hit in 2025. I know the wins and losses can get in …

1 month, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers era apparently over with Jets, as team reportedly informs QB it’s moving on

LA Times

The New York Jets have informed quarterback Aaron Rodgers that they are moving on from him next season, according to Fox Sports. Fox Sports reporter Jay Glazer reported Sunday at Super Bowl LIX that the four-time NFL MVP and one-time Super Bowl MVP flew to New Jersey last week to discuss his future with the organization “only to be told …

2 months ago

Jets' Aaron Rodgers remains undecided on playing future with his focus on the California wildfires

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aaron Rodgers' playing future …

2 months ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers remains undecided on playing future with his focus on the California wildfires

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers’ playing future remains undecided, with the New York Jets quarterback focused on the lingering wildfires near his home in Southern California. He had exit meetings the next day with owner Woody Johnson, vice chairman Christopher Johnson, team president Hymie Elhai and interim coach Jeff Ulbrich and then flew home Tuesday to Southern California, where “the whole sky was …

2 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers’ future: Why the Jets could keep him — and what’s next if they don’t

New York Times

On Monday afternoon, Aaron Rodgers went to the back of the New York Jets’ locker room to grab two footballs, keepsakes from Sunday’s season finale: Touchdowns No. There are a few important things to understand about the Jets’ upcoming decision on Rodgers, from the cap and roster implications to how the Jets might proceed, with or without him, at quarterback. …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock — now he’ll decide whether to walk out the door

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers walked to the sideline slowly, stone-faced, hands tucked into the warmer at his waist. Allen Lazard popped over to say something, moments after Rodgers threw an interception on his first pass of the game — the first time he’d ever done that in his NFL career. After the game, when Hall was told he …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rodgers says his time with Jets has been ‘best 2 years of my life,’ but he also needs a mental break

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers was in a reflective mood as he prepares for what could be his last game with the New York Jets. “And see where I’m at after that.” Still, he very much sounded as though he doesn’t necessarily expect to be back with the Jets — even if he does want to continue playing. “It’s …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rodgers gets one more start for the Jets and then an offseason of uncertainty begins

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets have one more game left before bidding farewell to what has been a miserable season. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich reiterated Monday what he said Sunday after New York’s 40-14 loss to Buffalo: The 41-year-old Rodgers will be under center for the team’s last game. “Not to say that it’s right, but I do …

2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bizarre reason Aaron Rodgers 'REFUSES scans on injuries' during nightmare Jets season

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers has reportedly refused to have scans to determine the severity of several injuries he has been carrying during a nightmare New York Jets season. Aaron Rodgers has refused to have scans on injuries in case it stops the Jets playing him Rodgers, 40, is believed to be carrying a few knocks from a difficult season with the Jets …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers 'faces being frozen out by the Jets and possibly cut' in brutal move after horrific season

Daily Mail

The New York Jets are reportedly considering placing Aaron Rodgers on injured reserve as their dismal season continues to unwind. Earlier this week it was also claimed that Jets owner Woody Johnson wanted to bench Rodgers after the dismal Week 4 home defeat by the Denver Broncos. The New York Jets are reportedly considering placing Aaron Rodgers on injured reserve …

3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Jets’ QB options for 2025 — with or without Aaron Rodgers

New York Times

The dissolution of the New York Jets’ season can be best explained through a series of Aaron Rodgers quotes. “For the team, he never wants to put the ball at risk, he never wants to give interceptions, and he’s done that his entire career and I think that’s a big part of it.” The reality — even if no one …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL fans make wild claim about where Aaron Rodgers will end his football career

Daily Mail

NFL fans have a wild idea about where Aaron Rodgers could be playing next season - and it would mirror the path of another legendary quarterback. Rodgers' future with the Jets appears to be in question following the franchise's firing of GM Joe Douglas, the architect of New York's trade for the former Green Bay passer. With the 3-8 Jets …

4 months ago

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers lingered with him throughout the offseason. Love can gain some measure of revenge Sunday when these two teams face off for the first time since the Packers squandered a fourth-quarter lead and fell 24-21 to the 49ers …

4 months ago

Aaron Rodgers addresses retirement talk amid nightmare Jets season

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers plans to return to the Jets next season despite fans calling for him to retire amid their nightmare campaign. Aaron Rodgers revealed that he plans to return next year despite the Jets' tragic season Rodgers has been playing below his standard as fans call for the veteran quarterback to retire 'I'm not playing as well as I would've …

4 months, 1 week ago

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on whether he’ll play in 2025: ‘I think so, yeah’

New York Times

Despite the New York Jets’ struggles in 2024, Aaron Rodgers implied Wednesday he was planning on returning to play next season. Rodgers, who turns 41 on Dec. 2, said the Jets’ disappointing season hasn’t changed his thought process for the future. As he recovered from a torn Achilles tendon, Rodgers said in March he hoped to play “two, three or …

4 months, 1 week ago

Jets’ Rodgers says ‘I think so, yeah,’ about returning next season and endorses Ulbrich as coach

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ stint with the New York Jets could still extend beyond this season — despite plenty of losses and disappointments. “And I haven’t reached that standard this year.” When Rodgers was traded to the Jets in April 2023, Super Bowl aspirations — and expectations — followed. “I think that you’re looking at it in strictly …

6 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 …

6 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers LOSES on New York Jets return but shows signs of his brilliance - as 49ers prove too strong, even without Christian McCaffrey

Daily Mail

In his return to the gridiron, Aaron Rodgers could not consistently find an offensive rhythm in his first full game as New York Jets quarterback, falling to the San Francisco 49ers 32-19. Rodgers overall had a mixed night on the second take for his Jets career, after his first game last season lasted four offensive snaps before he tore his …

6 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 …

6 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 …

6 months, 3 weeks 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' …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers is 'BACK on US soil and has been working out in LA' after his 'unexcused' trip to Egypt left New York Jets furious

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers has finally returned from his 'unexcused' trip away after angering New York Jets officials by skipping the team's mandatory minicamp. Buffalo Bills receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who played with Rodgers in Green Bay, says he has been working out with his ex-Packers teammate in Los Angeles after he returned from a trip to Egypt. New York Jets quarterback Aaron …

9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

10 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 …

11 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 …

11 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 …

1 year, 2 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 …

1 year, 2 months ago

The 49ers use the scars from recent playoff losses as fuel this season

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The pain from crushing playoff losses never fully goes away for the San Francisco 49ers. The part that sucks is you can’t just blink and you’re right back into having an opportunity to go back and do it again.” The 49ers came into the season talking about returning to this stage and finally getting over the …

1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago

Aaron Rodgers may be medically cleared next week to return to play: Reports

New York Times

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be medically cleared next week to return to playing in games, according to multiple reports. The Jets travel to the Miami Dolphins this week and host the Washington Commanders on Christmas Eve, which could be Rodgers’ targeted return. After two rough outings for Boyle, he was waived, replaced by Wilson and New York …

1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months ago

Jets players are 'excited' to have Aaron Rodgers back around the locker room as QB edges closer to return from his torn Achilles: 'You can't beat that'

Daily Mail

Several players on the New York Jets roster expressed how happy they were to have quarterback Aaron Rodgers back in the building. Rodgers tore his Achilles in his Jets debut back on September 11 and is eyeing a potential return before the end of the season if the 4-7 Jets are able to remain in playoff contention. 'I don't think …

1 year, 3 months 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 — …

1 year, 3 months ago

As Aaron Rodgers weighs a Jets return, don’t ask him why. ‘Do you know my history?’

New York Times

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Three months ago, Aaron Rodgers sat at the center of a long table in a meeting room at the New York Jets facility, overlooking the team’s practice fields. Before Rodgers and the Jets can sign off on his return, Rodgers said he needs to “do some movement in the pocket.” “I can throw, I can drop …

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