{"id":19071,"date":"2024-11-26T19:27:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T19:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=19071"},"modified":"2024-11-26T19:27:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T19:27:52","slug":"aaron-rodgers-not-committing-to-playing-in-2025-would-like-to-stay-with-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=19071","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers Not Committing To Playing In 2025, Would Like To Stay With Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Winding down a disappointing season and likely being set to wrap his tenure with the Jets, Aaron Rodgers<\/a><\/strong> backtracked a bit regarding his interest in playing a 21st NFL season. The four-time MVP\u2019s latest Pat McAfee Show<\/em> appearance produced more hesitancy.<\/p>\n

Rodgers had said on multiple occasions he planned to play in 2025, doing so most recently two weeks ago<\/a>. On Tuesday, he said he does not know if he will play in 2025, but if he does, he would prefer it be with the Jets (via ESPN.com\u2019s Rich Cimini<\/a>). After firing Robert Saleh<\/strong> and Joe Douglas<\/strong>, the Jets are expected to move on from their two-year quarterback<\/a>. These conflicting aims will force what could be a difficult resolution in the offseason. As of now, Rodgers remains the Jets\u2019 starter for Week 13.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cThese have been two of the best years of my life, as much as it\u2019s been frustrating and difficult, it\u2019s been two really beautiful years<\/em>,\u201d Rodgers said Tuesday (via Fox Sports\u2019 Jordan Schultz<\/a>). \u201cPlaying in New York would obviously be my first choice, if I wanna play<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Set to turn 41 next week, Rodgers is closing out his 16th NFL season as a starter. Technically, this is Year 17 for the future Hall of Famer as a regular but he obviously saw the 2023 slate end after four plays. Rodgers has battled a few injuries this year as well, to the point a rumor surfaced he had skipped certain medical exams to avoid revealing how seriously he damaged his injured hamstring. Interim HC Jeff Ulbrich<\/strong> said that was \u201cnews to me.\u201d<\/a> The Jets are believed to be considering placing Rodgers on IR or benching him outright to close the season.<\/p>\n

As for Rodgers\u2019 current health, he said he \u201cfeels great right now.\u201d<\/a> He said no mandate came for an MRI on his injured hamstring, which has accompanied ankle and knee trouble this season. Regardless of Rodgers\u2019 current health status, it remains likely the Jets will move on from him after this season.<\/p>\n

A trade that involved two second-round picks going to the Packers has not worked out for the AFC East franchise, which is moving toward missing the playoffs for a 14th straight season. The Jets rank 27th in both scoring and total offense, and Rodgers has not closely resembled his MVP version. The most recent Trade Rumors Front Office post discussed potential landing spots for Rodgers, who would still stand to generate interest, though it would obviously also be worth wondering how willing a team would be to put up with the drama that follows him if sufficient on-field rewards did not accompany it.<\/p>\n

Rumors about Rodgers\u2019 relationship with Woody Johnson<\/strong> have produced conflicting accounts, one painting the owner as having lost confidence in<\/a> the quarterback and the other indicating the drama was \u201coverblown\u201d and the two<\/a> had dined together recently. Rodgers said Tuesday (via the New York Daily News\u2019 Antwan Staley<\/a>) he had actually had dinner with Christopher Johnson<\/strong>, who would serve as acting Jets owner if Woody again left to be President-Elect Donald Trump\u2019s ambassador to the United Kingdom. Indicating he has talked to Christopher more than Woody during his time with the Jets, Rodgers said he had \u201ca lot of love and appreciation and gratitude\u201d<\/a> for both the Johnsons. Rodgers also confirmed Woody Johnson had landed his plane at Jets practice last week just before firing Douglas, whom Rodgers hoped the team would retain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rodgers famously said he was 90% retired after the 2022 season, coming out of a much-discussed darkness retreat with intentions to play for the only team that showed significant interest in him. The Jets acquired Rodgers just before the 2023 draft. While Rodgers\u2019 2025 plans may not emerge for months, would another team be ready to sign up for a starter run if and when the Jets move on?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n