1 week, 3 days ago

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

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 understand it.” After the game, cornerback Sauce Gardner said, “some people might be checked out,” saying he’s just “going off speculation.” Fellow cornerback D.J. “I’m going to enjoy next week,” Rodgers said after the game, “and then take some mental and physical rest.” What’s working On the field? “That’s just one of the downfalls of being on the Jets,” said linebacker Jamien Sherwood, who didn’t agree with some of the pass interference or unnecessary roughness calls against them.

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3 days, 12 hours ago

On Football: Aaron Rodgers proved in Week 18 he can still play at a high level if any team wants him

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers showed the rest of the NFL in Week 18 that he can still play at a high level in case he wants to return for a 21st season. “Either way, I’m thankful for my two years here.” The team is seeking a general manager and head coach so ownership may want input from the new regime before making …

1 week, 1 day 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 weeks, 2 days ago

Jets’ Rodgers insists he’ll play despite knee issue, rookie Fashanu placed on IR with foot injury

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers insists there’s nothing uncertain about his status for the New York Jets’ game Sunday at Buffalo. “It feels pretty good.” Rookie left tackle Olu Fashanu’s promising first season is over, though, as the first-round pick was placed on injured reserve with an injury to the plantar fascia in his left foot. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said earlier Tuesday …

2 weeks, 3 days 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 weeks ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford and Jets’ Aaron Rodgers square off in a showdown of familiar foes

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Matthew Stafford has played Aaron Rodgers too many times over the years to wax poetic about any single showdown. It’s always a challenge going against him.” The last time they squared off, Rodgers’ Packers topped Stafford and the Rams 36-28 at Lambeau Field. “It’s two greats and two guys that I look at as Hall of …

3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers ‘open to everything’ regarding his playing future beyond this season with Jets

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers is still uncertain whether he’ll play football beyond this season. “Whether or not I’m part of the conversation, or whether or not they move on,” Rodgers said, “whatever happens, I’ll be taking my time and thinking about my future.” Rodgers struggled with knee, ankle and hamstring ailments early in the season and was clearly …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Aaron Rodgers’ recent resurgence for the Jets is showing he might have plenty left beyond this year

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock the past few weeks — and reignited talk about whether the New York Jets quarterback has another quality season left in him. “I think there’s some absolute truth to the fact that he struggled with injuries for a good part of the season,” interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday. The real Aaron Rodgers.” …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Davante Adams showed what he can do — and why he should be back with the Jets in 2025

New York Times

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The New York Jets’ team plane was delayed flying out of New Jersey on Saturday due to mechanical issues. Adams “was wide-open and came back and said, ‘What, you don’t trust me anymore?’ with, like, a wry smile,” Rodgers said. Rodgers got the ball with 4:19 remaining, the Jets trailing 22-17 — it was a chance to …

4 weeks, 1 day 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 month, 1 week 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

1 month, 2 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 …

1 month, 2 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 …

1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 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 …

2 months, 1 week 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 …

2 months, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks ago

Davante Adams makes shock appearance with Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee show ahead of Jets trade

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers has unveiled Davante Adams as a New York Jet live on The Pat McAfee show. After news of his trade from the Las Vegas Raiders broke on Tuesday, Adams, 31, made a shock appearance on the ESPN program with Rodgers, who stunned McAfee and his crew by slowly revealing his new teammate standing behind him at Jets HQ. …

2 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers makes shock confession about Robert Saleh being fired by the New York Jets

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers believes that Robert Saleh would still be in a job if he had started the season in better form for the New York Jets. Saleh was abruptly fired as Jets head coach on Tuesday after a 2-3 start to the season, with his team being beaten by the Minnesota Vikings in London on Sunday. A day later, the …

3 months 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 …

3 months, 1 week 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, 2 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 …

3 months, 2 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 …

3 months, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

4 months 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 …

4 months ago

Aaron Rodgers throws a TD in a losing cause in his return to the field

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Aaron Rodgers was eager to get back on the field and feel a few firsts in his return from an Achilles injury that cut his first season with the New York Jets short after only four snaps. I felt overall I got the ball out pretty good but there were some opportunities I’d like to have …

4 months 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 …

4 months 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 …

4 months 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 …

4 months, 1 week 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, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets’ starters will not play in the preseason finale against the Giants

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ next snap in a game for the New York Jets will come almost exactly a year since his last. Coach Robert Saleh announced Thursday that Rodgers and the rest of the Jets’ starters will not play in the preseason finale against the Giants on Saturday night. He said Tuesday he didn’t “really have a …

4 months, 2 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' …

4 months, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

5 months 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 …

5 months, 1 week 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 …

5 months, 1 week 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 …

6 months, 4 weeks 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, 2 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 …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle

New York Times

Few quarterbacks have faced more scrutiny during their first three years in the NFL than Zach Wilson encountered under the glaring lights in New York. “We’ll figure it out,” said Payton, who has given no indication of the quarterback pecking order since Wilson and Nix joined Stidham on the roster. “… But we’ll have a rotation, and we’ll go from …

8 months 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 …

8 months, 1 week 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, 3 weeks ago

Jets might have a tough call to make between a playmaker or protection at No. 10 in the NFL draft

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The NFL draft board is wide open for Joe Douglas and the New York Jets. Or, the general manager could target another offensive lineman to make sure the 40-year-old quarterback stays upright after his debut with New York lasted just four plays last season because of a torn Achilles tendon. “I think it opens the door …

8 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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