-
Rico Cimini
Florham Park, NJ – is now official: the Aaron Rodgers era with the New York Jets is over.
Almost two years after welcoming him with a large -scale press conference, the Jets said goodbye to Rodgers on Thursday with a press release that included statements of gratitude from team officials.
The jets did not give a reason for the decision, saying only that they met last week with Rodgers and “shared that our intention was to move in a different direction in quarterback,” said coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey in a Joint declaration.
“It was important to have this discussion now to provide clarity and allow each of us the right time to plan our respective future,” they said. “We want to thank you for the leadership, passion and dedication it brought to the organization and we want success to advance.”
There was no Rodgers statement.
Rodgers, 41, flew from California to New Jersey last week for a face -to -face meeting with Glenn and Mougey, who were presented at a press conference on January 27. Glenn was not a commitment to Rodgers’ state at the press conference, reinforcing the belief that the new regime would separate from the field marshal, who had a year left in his contract.
On Sunday, Fox Sports reported that Rodgers had been informed of his dismissal. The Jets declined to comment at that time.
The owner Woody Johnson thanked Rodgers for his two seasons in New York, saying in a statement: “His arrival in 2023 found an unbridled emotion and I will always be grateful to choose to join us to continue his career in the Hall of the Fame.
“From the first day, he embodied everything that meant being a New York plane, hugged our fans and immersed himself in our city. That is what I will remember most when I look back here in his time. He will always be welcome, and I want the best in what you choose to do next. “
Rodgers’ mandate produced little success in the field. He won only six of his 18 openings, and the Jets collided with a 5-12 record in 2024. coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas, who were fundamental to attract Rodgers to the jets in 2023, were fired during the season.
Jets are likely to release Rodgers with a designation after June. To do that, they must take it to the list until March 12, the beginning of the year of the League. At that time, they can release it, which will allow them to divide the remaining limit charges ($ 49 million) for two years: $ 14 million in 2025, $ 35 million in 2026.
In this scenario, its current limit number ($ 23.5 million) will be in your books until June 2 and then falls to $ 14 million, a saving of $ 9.5 million by 2025. It would be free to sign another place on the 13th of 13 March. He does not. I have to wait until then to talk to the teams; You can do it immediately.
The other option would have been released immediately, but that would have meant absorbing $ 49 million this year. The same accounting applies to a trade, which seems unlikely.
It is not clear if Rodgers will continue his legendary career. He said at the end of the season he needed some time to decide if he would play a season 21.
His departure leaves a hole in the quarterback. They are still under contract are Veteran Supping Tyrod Taylor, 35, and the fifth round of 2024 Jordan Travis, who sat last season when he recovered from a horrible leg injury in the state of Florida.
Jets are expected to pursue a veteran, either through trade or free agency. Kirk Cousins and Justin Fields are possible options since Jets seek to rebuild the position.
Rodgers’ exchange in April 2023 will be remembered as one of the most disappointing movements in the history of the franchise. His first season ended quickly, since he broke the left Achilles in the fourth chasquido of his first game in New York. Each game began in 2024, but the Jets, who started the year with Super Bowl aspirations, were not factors most of the season.
Rodgers launched for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns, both third in the a single season of the jets, but it was an unequal performance. It ended 25º in the total QBR, 30º in percentage of completion and 28 in yards for attempt among the qualified pins. The Jets had 3-7 in a score games, with Rodgers failing in some of them to get victories in their final possession.
The four -time MVP was in charge of the organization in 2023, when it took a voluntary salary cut of $ 35 million to help provide limit relief. His teammates voted for him as the most inspiring player in 2023, when he tried to return from Achilles surgery at the end of the season. Finally, his return offer fell short.
Rodgers caused controversy outside the field, especially when a mandatory mini -family jumped in June 2024 to vacation in Egypt. It was considered an unjustified absence, and the team fined it with approximately $ 100,000.
