The New York Jets have informed former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers of their plans to move on from him this offseason, according to reporting from Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. Numerous media outlets, including NFL Network and ESPN, also reported the Jets are expected to move on from Rodgers, who was traded from the Packers to the Jets in 2023.
The decision from new Jets leadership marks the end of a tumultuous two-year stint for Rodgers in New York. He played only four snaps before suffering a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in 2023 before laboring through a 5-12 season and numerous staff changes as a 17-game starter during a highly disappointing 2024 season.
Rodgers, who turns 41 this December, played his first 18 seasons in Green Bay.
It remains unclear if Rodgers will continue his NFL career elsewhere or decide to retire after 20 seasons. Several NFL teams are expected to be in the veteran quarterback market this offseason, so Rodgers could have options if he desires to keep playing.
While a trade is possible, a release is the more likely transaction for the Jets.
Rodgers completed 63.0 percent of his passes, averaged 6.7 yards per attempt, tossed 28 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions and finished with a 90.5 passer rating in 2024. He finished 21st in the NFL in passer rating, while the Jets finished 24th in scoring.
One potential ripple effect of the Jets moving on from Rodgers is the likely exit of former Packers receiver Davante Adams, who could be a possibility on the open market if general manager Brian Gutekunst wants to pursue a veteran receiver this offseason. Adams was traded from the Raiders to the Jets in 2024.
