{"id":18521,"date":"2024-11-23T17:03:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T17:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18521"},"modified":"2024-11-23T17:03:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T17:03:11","slug":"aaron-rodgers-benching-or-ir-stint-appears-increasingly-likely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18521","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers Benching Or IR Stint \u201cAppears Increasingly Likely\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Jets are expected to move on from Aaron Rodgers<\/a><\/strong> ahead of the 2025 campaign. However, there\u2019s a chance the quarterback doesn\u2019t even stick on the active roster through the end of the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[RELATED: Jets Likely To Move On From Aaron Rodgers In 2025<\/strong><\/a>]<\/p>\n

Dianna Russini of The Athletic writes<\/a> that the team is considering multiple options regarding Rodgers\u2019 roster status. While no decision has been made, Russini says it \u201cappears increasingly likely\u201d that the quarterback could be benched for the stretch run of the season. The Jets could also help Rodgers save face by placing the veteran on injured reserve. After suffering his season-ending Achilles tear in 2023, the 40-year-old has dealt with hamstring, knee, and ankle injuries this season, so an IR stint wouldn\u2019t be completely unfounded.<\/p>\n

There are even some around the NFL who wouldn\u2019t be surprised if the Jets simply cut Rodgers before the end of the 2024 season. The financial implications of such a move would make this route unlikely. In addition to his untenable (albeit prorated) $66MM dead cap hit for 2024, the Jets would also be hit with a $25.5MM charge for the 2025 campaign. If the Jets were to designate Rodgers as a post-June 1 cut, then the front office could actually realize some savings (around $9.5MM of cap relief). While a divorce seems inevitable, there\u2019s really no benefit to the Jets being hasty and moving on now.<\/p>\n

The Jets\u2019 disappointing 2024 campaign has naturally led to both sides seeking fresh starts. It also sounds like the broken relationship between Rodgers and owner Woody<\/strong> Johnson<\/strong> may also be playing a role. We heard earlier this week<\/a> that Johnson suggested benching the franchise star earlier this season, and Russini says the owner has \u201clost confidence\u201d in Rodgers\u2019 ability to guide the franchise to the postseason. On the other side, Rodgers\u2019 relationship with Johnson has been \u201cstrained for months,\u201d and while the quarterback intends to play in 2025<\/a>, he isn\u2019t enthusiastic about returning to the Jets.<\/p>\n

If the Jets do bench Rodgers for the final chunk of games in 2024, then Tyrod Taylor<\/a><\/strong> would be the logical fill-in for the organization. What isn\u2019t so clear is who would replace Rodgers in 2025. Russini points to Russell Wilson<\/a><\/strong> or a reunion with Sam Darnold<\/a><\/strong>, although the reporter is skeptical that either QB will leave their current situation. Russini also notes that Justin Fields<\/a><\/strong>, Daniel Jones<\/a><\/strong>, and previous target Derek Carr<\/a><\/strong> will likely be available, but none of those options provide much hope for contention.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n