Numerous analysts and critics noted Rodgers spent much of the season playing like a veteran who didn't "want to get hit anymore" coming off the torn Achilles he suffered in September 2023.
This time, Rodgers didn’t speak to the media on the day players cleared out their lockers, though he did address his uncertain future after Sunday’s game. He left open the door to playing in 2025 — Jets or otherwise — while also making it clear retirement is on the table.
New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) are shown as they get ready to step off the field at MetLife Stadium, Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford. / Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
At one point this season, Jets former first-round pick Jermaine Johnson appeared to be heading to superstardom in his third season. He suffered a torn Achilles in the team's second game of the season, though. As the Florida State product began his rehab, he received help from Rodgers specifically.
Aaron Rodgers' decision to return looms large this offseason as the Jets search for a new head coach and general manager.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers became the fifth player in NFL history to throw 500 career regular-season touchdown passes, accomplishing the feat in the second quarter of the New York Jets’ game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
The New York Jets quarterback knows that it will probably be a while before he — and the Jets — know if they want a reunion.
Aaron Rodgers isn't sure what his NFL future holds, but the four-time MVP called his time with the organization "the best two years of my life."
Ben Johnson decided last offseason to come back to the Detroit Lions for another season as their offensive coordinator, putting off becoming an NFL head coach for another year. He has to look around and wonder if maybe he should keep waiting.
The Las Vegas Raiders continued their housecleaning Thursday, firing general manager Tom Telesco just two days after dismissing coach Antonio Pierce. The moves took place after the Raiders went 4-13 this season.
Aaron Rodgers is projected to sign a one year, $25 million deal with the Tennessee Titans after he parts with the Jets.