4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 third one we haven’t quite had yet.” Rodgers typically didn’t play in the preseason during his last several years in Green Bay. And so we feel comfortable that we’re getting the reps we need, the game-like reps, we need in a controlled environment.” The Jets open the regular season in San Francisco against the defending NFC champion 49ers on Sept. 9 on “Monday Night Football.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season!

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55 minutes ago

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

Associated Press

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

3 days, 23 hours ago

Rams’ young defense eyes Jets’ Aaron Rodgers as a chance for legendary performance

LA Times

Rams Bobby Brown II, Kobie Turner, Byron Young and Michael Hoecht have been creating a bond since camp. So young Rams defensive players are eager for the opportunity to play against the future Hall of Famer on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. “It’s one of those things,” rookie safety Kamren Kinchens said, “if I can pick him …

4 days 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 …

4 days, 23 hours 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 …

1 week, 5 days ago

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

Associated Press

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

3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Associated Press

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

3 weeks, 5 days ago

The Big Awful: New York’s football teams are spiraling

CNN

CNN — The 2024 NFL season is shaping up to be one of the most chaotic years in memory for New York football fans – and, for once, it’s not just the Gang Green faithful who are drowning in disappointment. While Jets fans may be used to such dire straits as the NFL regular season enters its final full month, …

4 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

1 month ago

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

Associated Press

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

1 month ago

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

Associated Press

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

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Fans are all saying the same thing after Robert Saleh makes shock NFL return with the Packers

Daily Mail

Robert Saleh is back in the NFL, just over two weeks after the New York Jets mercilessly fired him as head coach. Saleh's comeback inevitably sparked wild discussion on social media, with fans especially intrigued that it's the Packers who Saleh has joined - the longtime team of his quarterback at the Jets, Aaron Rodgers. 'Robert Saleh joining the Packers …

2 months ago

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

Associated Press

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

2 months, 1 week ago

Jets doctors rule on Aaron Rodgers' status against rival Bills

Daily Mail

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

2 months, 1 week ago

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

New York Times

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

2 months, 1 week ago

Bill Belichick breaks silence on Jets' 'puzzling' firing of Robert Saleh

Daily Mail

Legendary Patriots coach Bill Belichick has sounded off on the Jets' firing of head coach Robert Saleh, calling the move from the 2-3 team 'puzzling.' And while the Jets' offense has been sputtering even with Aaron Rodgers under center, Belichick - who once accepted the Jets head coaching job only to resign a day later - was taken aback by …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

2 months, 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

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

Associated Press

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

3 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press

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

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail

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

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

4 months ago

Aaron Rodgers 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 ago

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

Daily Mail

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

4 months ago

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

Associated Press

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

4 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press

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

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

6 months, 1 week ago

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

Daily Mail

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

6 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick are not attending Jets’ mandatory minicamp

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and edge rusher Haason Reddick are not participating in the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, unexcused absences that subject both to fines. Rodgers’ absence is related to a previous commitment that Saleh said “is very important to him,” while Reddick’s appears to stem from a contract issue. “I’ve been in …

6 months, 1 week ago

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

Daily Mail

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

7 months ago

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

Associated Press

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

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

8 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press

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

8 months, 1 week ago

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

Daily Mail

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

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

New York Times

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

11 months ago

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

CNN

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

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers 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

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 …

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