The New York Jets has made it officially: They intend to move on from Aaron Rodgers.
The team released a statement on Thursday that they move on without the four-time MVP.
“Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at Quarterback,” said head coach Aaron Glenn and General Manager Darren Mougey in a statement released by the team.
File – New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) stands with teammates before an NFL Football match against Miami Dolphins, January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, NJ (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
“It was important to have this discussion now to give clarity and enable each of us the right time to plan for our respective future. We would like to thank him for the leadership, passion and dedication he brought to the organization and wish him success with to move forward. ”
Rodgers spent two seasons with the team, but suffered a torn Achilles only four snaps in his first game during his jets’ office period.
When he returned from the season ending damage in 2024, Rodgers’ Jets went 5-12 and fired both head coach Robert Saleh and General Manager Joe Douglas during the season.
Rodgers threw in 3,987 yards and 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 games for Jets last season.
“I personally would like to thank Aaron for his time at the New York Jets,” owner Woody Johnson said in the statement.
“His arrival in 2023 was met with uninhibited excitement, and I will forever be grateful that he chose to join us to continue his Hall of Fame career. From the first day he embodied all that it meant to be A New York jet, embraced our fans, and immersed themselves in our city.
