2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pat McAfee finally addresses claims New York Jets ditched Aaron Rodgers over his appearances on his show

Pat McAfee has finally spoken out on the rumors that his relationship with Aaron Rodgers was at the center of the quarterback's New York Jets exit. Rodgers is heading for free agency after being released by the Jets, with whom he spent a miserable two years before being deemed surplus to requirements by new head coach Aaron Glenn earlier this month. The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that the Jets requested Rodgers stop appearing on the program as a condition to return to the franchise next season while discussing his potential future in Florham Park, New Jersey. New York's new general manager Darren Mougey shut down the ultimatum reports this week Matthew Stafford is set to stay in LA after agreeing a restructured deal with the Rams this week Rodgers has now emerged as a shock target for the Giants after being snubbed by the Rams Yet in light of that huge development from Los Angeles, Schefter now claims Giants officials are looking at 'all veteran quarterback options - which includes Rodgers.

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Jets make it official and release quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who’s now a first-time free agent

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers’ much-hyped but overwhelmingly disappointing two-year tenure with the New York Jets is officially over. Meanwhile, the Jets absorbed a $49 million dead money charge by cutting Rodgers, but are able to spread that over two years instead of one — $14 million this year and $35 million next year — by designating him a post-June 1 cut. The …

3 weeks 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

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 ago

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

Associated Press

1 month ago

New York Jets confirm the end of disastrous Aaron Rodgers era

Daily Mail

The New York Jets have officially confirmed the end of the disastrous Aaron Rodgers era. The departure of the 41-year-old means the Jets face $49million in dead money as new head coach Aaron Glenn tries to rebuild the beleaguered franchise. Aaron Rodgers is officially out of the New York Jets after two nightmare seasons Rodgers' debut set the tone for …

1 month 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 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 …

Jets tell Aaron Rodgers they’re ‘moving on’ from the QB for next season, report says

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating whether to continue his playing career. Rodgers said toward the end of the Jets’ 5-12 season he was undecided on his playing future, saying he wanted to take “a break mentally to kind of refresh and put my feet in the sand, and see where I’m at after that.” But there was uncertainty as to …

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 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jets coach Aaron Glenn: Aaron Rodgers’ future with team ‘will be talked about’

New York Times

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn wasted no time addressing the status of quarterback Aaron Rodgers in his introductory press conference with fellow new hire — general manager Darren Mougey. It is about the roster.” Jets owner Woody Johnson told reporters regarding Rodgers’ future on the roster, “I’m going to leave that to them,” referring to the team’s new regime. …

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, 1 week ago

Rodgers’ decision looms large this offseason as the Jets search for a new coach and GM

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers first walked through the doors of the New York Jets’ facility nearly two years ago hailed as a potential savior for a frustrated franchise. 3.” And then with a smile, Rodgers added: “The answer is yes.” His season will rank statistically as one of the best in franchise history: His 28 touchdown passes and …

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 …

3 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers gives ultimatum on Jets future as source says Woody Johnson's mind is made up about quarterback

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers is happy to return to the New York Jets next season. One source told ESPN's Rich Cimini they'd be 'shocked' if owner Woody Johnson agreed to bring Rodgers back in 2025. Just don't ask him to audition A source told ESPN they'd be 'shocked' if owner Woody Johnson agrees to bring Rogers back That had some speculating that …

3 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers says it’s ‘ridiculous’ to think he needs the final 5 games to prove his value to Jets

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers figures his football resume speaks for itself. In fact, it’s a notion the four-time NFL MVP finds “ridiculous.” “If they want me to stay, fantastic,” Rodgers said Wednesday. Instead, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said he was sticking with Rodgers as the starter as long as he’s healthy, and the quarterback said during his weekly appearance on “The Pat …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets aren’t ready to send Aaron Rodgers to the sideline as a lost season reaches the home stretch

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers celebrated his 41st birthday with the news he’s still the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. “I don’t,” he said, “because I see enough evidence on tape of him still being capable of playing high level football for us.” What’s working Special teams. The offense finally had a fast start with three touchdowns in New York’s first four drives, …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets coach Jeff Ulbrich makes decision on benching Aaron Rodgers after team's latest dismal loss

Daily Mail

New York Jets head coach Jeff Ulbrich has confirmed Aaron Rodgers will continue as the team's starting quarterback, despite another dismal loss on Sunday. Jets coach Jeff Ulbrich has confirmed Aaron Rodgers will continue as the team's starting QB Ulbrich backed Rodgers on Monday, despite the team's latest loss against the Seattle Seahawks On the next play, Rodgers targeted Wilson …

3 months, 2 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

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 …

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

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 …

4 months 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 …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers criticized by Erin Andrews for 'personal' Thursday Night Football Snub of Charissa Thompson

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers produced his best performance so far as a Jet on Thursday, but broadcaster Erin Andrews is not thrilled with his no-show on Amazon's Thursday Night Football set after Gang Green's win over the Patriots. While the quarterback did speak with Amazon's sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung, he skipped out on appearing the broadcast's postgame show with Tony Gonzalez, Ryan …

5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

6 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers caught on camera ignoring Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in brutal loss to 49ers

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers' frustrations during the Jets' Week 1 loss at the 49ers were caught on camera as the quarterback was seen briefly ignoring offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. Rodgers would ultimately complete 13 of 21 passes with one touchdown and one interception as the Jets' offense failed to get much going in his first game back from his Achilles tear. Aaron …

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, 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' …

9 months 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 …

10 months, 2 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 …

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

Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers' appearances are over for the rest of this NFL season

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' Tuesday appearances …

1 year, 2 months ago

Aaron Rodgers Will No Longer Appear On Pat McAfee’s Show This Season

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sports talk show host Pat McAfee announced on Wednesday that Aaron Rodgers won’t be back on his show for the rest of the season. However, the move may not be permanent since McAfee said during Wednesday’s show that “‘Aaron Rodgers Tuesday’ Season 4 is done,” seemingly implying that the NFL quarterback and COVID conspiracy theorist could return …

1 year, 2 months ago

Looks as though Aaron Rodgers wasn’t banned from ESPN’s Pat McAfee show after Jimmy Kimmel controversy

LA Times

Aaron Rodgers returned as a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday, a day after the ESPN host said the New York Jets quarterback would no longer make his regular appearances. Aaron Rodgers appeared as a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday, just one day after the host expressed on ESPN how happy he was that the …

1 year, 2 months ago

Aaron Rodgers is off ESPN’s ‘Pat McAfee Show’ for the season after ugly remarks about Jimmy Kimmel, conspiracy theories

CNN

CNN — Aaron Rodgers is done as a guest on Pat McAfee’s ESPN show for the remainder of the NFL season. “So ‘Aaron Rodgers Tuesday,’ season four, is done,” McAfee told his audience. Kimmel, undeniably one of the brightest stars in the Disney universe, fired back at the assertion made on ABC’s sister channel, saying the “reckless words” put his …

1 year, 2 months ago

Aaron Rodgers no longer appearing on ESPN’s ‘Pat McAfee Show’ this season amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy

New York Times

Aaron Rodgers will no longer appear on “The Pat McAfee Show” this NFL season, McAfee said Wednesday. The New York Jets quarterback, a weekly guest on the show during the NFL season, has come under scrutiny over the last week regarding comments he made about late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel threatened to sue as a result and ESPN has since …

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

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 open window for Aaron Rodgers to return to practice: Is the QB any closer to playing?

New York Times

The New York Jets opened Aaron Rodgers’ window to return to practice Wednesday, one day after the quarterback said he isn’t healthy enough to play right now as he recovers from tearing his Achilles tendon in Week 1. The Jets have 21 days to activate the 39-year-old from injured reserve, but coach Robert Saleh emphasized Wednesday that Rodgers isn’t necessarily …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets’ coaches and GM still have job security, all because of Aaron Rodgers

New York Times

Aaron Rodgers tried his best to stay in the background on Friday, even as reports bubbled up again about his quest to return from injury to play for the New York Jets this season. GO DEEPER What the Jets' quarterback change means for Zach Wilson, Aaron Rodgers and Tim Boyle Rodgers also pointed out that “there are a lot of …

1 year, 4 months ago

Jets predictions at NFL midseason: No Aaron Rodgers return in 2023; 8-win finish?

New York Times

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — This feels like the tipping point of the New York Jets’ season, fittingly at the halfway mark. So now they’re here, as they were last year, with an elite defense, a bad offense and questions about whether Robert Saleh can pull it all together for an actual run to the playoffs — and, if all goes …

1 year, 4 months ago

How Aaron Rodgers is helping the Jets as part-time coach, mentor and ‘positive spirit’

New York Times

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers was sitting at his locker a couple of weeks before the New York Jets’ Sept. 11 season opener, in no rush after a shower as others hurried to a mandatory team meeting. Those two have a cool big brother, little brother relationship going on, and it’s been fun to watch.” GO DEEPER Jets' 2024 …

1 year, 5 months ago

Buckley: Self-interests aside, it’s sad we won’t see Aaron Rodgers in Pats-Jets game

New York Times

From the butt fumble to Bill Belichick’s famously scribbled resignation as “HC of the NYJ,” we’ve all had a good time making fun of the New York Jets over the years. And even without the giving-away-the-plot headline that’s up above, you’ve probably already figured out where this is headed: As a connoisseur of sport, I’m bummed out that Aaron Rodgers …

1 year, 6 months ago

New York Jets fear Aaron Rodgers' season is OVER with an Achilles injury MINUTES into his debut vs. Buffalo Bills with the quarterback, 39, having an MRI on Tuesday to learn his fate

Daily Mail

The New York Jets fear Aaron Rodgers is out for the season after injuring his left ankle - and, most likely, his Achilles - getting sacked by Leonard Floyd of the Buffalo Bills on the fourth snap of a nightmare start to his New York Jets career. Aaron Rodgers hurt his ankle getting sacked by Leonard Floyd minutes into his …

1 year, 6 months ago

How Aaron Rodgers turned the Jets into believers

New York Times

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 …

1 year, 6 months ago

Jets' Aaron Rodgers shows support for unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 2 seed Novak Djokovic from his seat with the …

1 year, 6 months ago

Rodgers’ debut and Hamlin’s return highlight Monday night showdown between Jets and Bills

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets have worked all spring and summer to get to this moment. “One thing has happened almost every single day and it just reminds me how I’m in the right place and where I’m supposed to be,” Rodgers said. “And I’m really just loving what this opportunity has given me.” …

1 year, 7 months ago

Jets’ defense ready to face a new QB in Carolina after learning sessions in camp with Aaron Rodgers

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers was calling out signals during a recent walkthrough practice when C.J. “And then I was like, ‘Oh, that’s different right there.’ Just little stuff like that.” But that has actually been the big stuff Rodgers has brought to the Jets since being acquired from Green Bay in April. 1 defense,” Mosley said, “and ready …

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