NFL World Reacts To Aaron Rodgers Taking Massive Pay Cut With Jets

News of Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers agreeing to a new two-year, $75 million deal had the NFL world buzzing on Wednesday afternoon.

Following the report from Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, many were in shock that the four-time NFL league MVP would agree to this sizable reduction in pay.

Agreeing to this enormous pay-cut not only means that Rodgers will likely be in New York for more than one season, as he has recently hinted, but also indicates that he wants to assist the team in surrounding him with the most weapons possible in order to help the club win their second Super Bowl in franchise history.

Former Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III believed that Rodgers agreeing to the new deal would motivate his teammates to lay it all on the line in 2023.

“The Jets players are going to play their MOTHER FUDGING ASSES OFF for Aaron Rodgers. The man voluntarily took a $35 Million pay cut so his team could have the flexibility to keep the current talent around him and acquire more over the next 2 years. OTHERWORLDLY team friendly deal,” tweeted Griffin III.

The Jets players are going to play their MOTHER FUDGING ASSES OFF for Aaron Rodgers. The man voluntarily took a $35 Million pay cut so his team could have the flexibility to keep the current talent around him and acquire more over the next 2 years. OTHERWORLDLY team friendly deal pic.twitter.com/kVDygnTH5B
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 26, 2023

While, the ESPN College Football and NFL Analyst focused on the effects of the deal on his teammates, others like Emmanuel Acho believed this move by the veteran quarterback “guaranteed that the Jets are going far this season.”

😳 Aaron Rodgers giving 35 million back to the Jets is monumental!

While most other AFC QB’s are vying to be the highest paid ever, Rodgers is giving money back to ensure this team is built to win. ♟️>🏁 #JETS pic.twitter.com/mnuhusW7OK
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) July 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at some of the other more interesting takes posted on social media from those who also speculate that the new deal could signify the arrival stars like free agent running back Dalvin Cook or even lead to a trade for former teammate and current Raiders wideout Davante Adams.

Aaron Rodgers, taking a significant pay cut, tells me Dalvin Cook will be a @nyjets #JetsTwitter
— Bryant McFadden (@BMac_SportsTalk) July 26, 2023

Aaron Rodgers voluntarily took a $35 million pay cut on his two-year deal with the Jets, as @TomPelissero reported. This will allow the Jets to acquire more talent than they would have under the contract they assumed from Green Bay in April. No team sport player is thought to…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 26, 2023

This is the look of a 4-time MVP who gave up 35 million United States dollars to be a New York Jet because it makes him happy and he felt it gave him his best chance to win one more ring. Or two.

Pinch me. pic.twitter.com/5WC1tlLN4j
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) July 26, 2023