New course for the Jets: Aaron Rodgers leaves New York!

The New York Jets have officially parted ways with their star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and are now setting a new course for the upcoming NFL season. In a statement, coach Aaron Glenn and manager Darren Mougey confirmed that in a meeting with the 41-year-old Rodgers, they agreed to "go in a different direction at the quarterback position." Rodgers, who came to the Jets from the Green Bay Packers in April 2023, was unfortunately unable to lead the franchise to the playoffs, something the Jets have been striving for in vain for 14 years.

Rodgers' time in New York

Rodgers, considered one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history and throwing 500 touchdowns in his career, was plagued by injuries in his first season. After tearing his Achilles tendon, he was unable to return until late the next season, but did not provide the stability he had hoped for for the team. “It was important to have this conversation now to create clarity,” said the two Jets officials. This decision comes with the prospect of the NFL Draft in April, where the Jets will pick seventh overall and potentially select a new quarterback. Loud NBC New York The team will face a dead money expense of $49 million next season unless they cut Rodgers after June 1 to spread the cost over two years.