
Aaron Rodgers has yet to decide if he wants to play football the following season. Additionally, he would rather be with the New York Jets if he were to return.
According to a recent rumor, the star quarterback, who turns 41 on Monday, wants to continue playing next season, but not with the Jets.
During his weekly interview on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers stated on Tuesday, “I’m not jumping off ship because I came here to win.” “My first choice would be New York, but I’m not even sure if I want to play yet.”
Rodgers has already made up his mind to play next season, but he would want to play for a different team, according to a report published by The Athletic last week. Owner Woody Johnson sacked coach Robert Saleh last month and brought in defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich after he and the Jets battled to a 3-8 start. Last Tuesday, he fired Joe Douglas, the general manager.
When asked if he intends to play next season, Rodgers recently responded, “I think so, yeah.” However, that was before to the most recent front office turmoil.
“I haven’t disclosed to anyone in my life that I intend to play in 2025 and not with the Jets,” Rodgers stated. “That is just untrue. In fact, I said the exact opposite. I stated that I would wait and see what transpired at the end of the season, including whether they wanted me back, what would happen with “Brick,” the offensive staff, and the general manager at the time. Joe was just fired.
Regarding that, there are numerous factors beyond my control. However, I’ve had a great experience in New York. It goes without saying that we haven’t achieved the success that we all desired.
Rodgers’ left leg has been injured in a number of ways, including a damaged ankle, a painful knee, and a balky hamstring. That, according to the four-time NFL MVP, will also play a significant role in his decision to stay in the game.
According to Rodgers, “you’re obviously at the end of your career when you’re 40 going on 41.” They must want me here, of course, if it’s New York. The new general manager and the new employees must then desire me to join the Jets. After that, I need to assess my physical condition and decide whether or not to return to the grind.
Before the Cal Bears’ game against Stanford last Saturday, Rodgers claimed he “feels good” following the Jets’ bye week, which included spending some time in Berkeley, California, attending the 20th anniversary reunion of the 2004 squad under previous coach Jeff Tedford.
Rodgers will “absolutely” start Sunday against Seattle at home, Ulbrich stated Monday.
Last Sunday, NFL Network revealed that Rodgers, who missed all but four snaps of the previous season due to a torn left Achilles tendon, had refused to have his ailing leg scanned in order to play. The Jets may put Rodgers on injured reserve or release him in the coming weeks, according to The Athletic.
Rodgers remarked, “Well, I feel great right now.” “I was off for the week. In our most recent game against the Colts last week, I felt fantastic. I felt better than I had in a long time. If I don’t get hurt, I won’t voluntarily go on IR.
“First of all, I’ve played for 20 years, so I know my body better than anyone else when it comes to scans.”
According to Rodgers, he has “a great relationship” with the physicians and athletic trainers of the Jets, and they have all helped him overcome his illnesses.
According to Rodgers, “there was never a mandate that you have to get this scan, and then I was like, I ain’t getting this (expletive) scan.”
Last week, The Athletic also revealed that during the Jets’ Week 4 defeat to Denver, Johnson brought up the possibility of having the injured Rodgers sit during a meeting with the coaching staff. The owner and quarterback appeared to have a rather tense relationship, according to that and other reports.
Rodgers remarked, “I have a lot of love, appreciation, and gratitude for all the Johnsons.” He also mentioned that he recently had dinner with Christopher, Woody’s brother.