Jets' Aaron Rodgers Discusses Retirement Plans Following 2024 Season
There is a ton of speculation regarding the playing future of New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers himself has now detailed what his plans are following the conclusion of the 2024 season.
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Aaron Rodgers said he’ll take some time after the season to decide what he wants to do future-wise “unless I get released right away.”
But even then, he plans on taking some time to decide his NFL future.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) December 18, 2024
According to Zack Rosenblatt, “Aaron Rodgers said he’ll take some time after the season to decide what he wants to do future-wise ‘unless I get released right away.’ But even then, he plans on taking some time to decide his NFL future.”
Apparently, Rodgers plans to decide his future at the end of the season after taking some time. He will do so regardless if the Jets release him or not.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 15: Quarterback Aaron Rogers #8 of the New York Jets address the media at the post game press conference after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. Jets Aaron Rodgers has discussed his retirement plans following 2024 season.
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Rodgers was meant to lead the Jets to a playoff berth, and the team was even slated as a dark horse Super Bowl candidate. That has not been the case, and New York has only gone from bad to worse following Robert Saleh being let go.
Saleh was unceremoniously fired after five weeks, leading to the Jets placing Jeff Ulbrich in the driver’s seat. Jets owner Woody Johnson revealed that Ulbrich would have a shot at earning the job permanently depending on how well he did.
The Jets have regressed since Ulbrich took over, posting a current 4-10 record. Rodgers has also not played anywhere near his normal Pro Bowl self. The longtime veteran has thrown 3,255 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
Though Rodgers’ numbers are not terrible on paper, he has not been able to lead his team to many wins. It would be believed that the Jets are aiming to cut him to save money on the cap, while they also draft a much better prospect in the quarterback-heavy draft.
Rodgers is also 41 years old and his regression has led many to believe that he will finally retire. Following his season-ending Achilles injury in 2023, it was believed he would walk away from the game of football. However, he remained only for the Jets to once again be irrelevant in the AFC.
Though many teams could call Rodgers should the Jets release him, he might not have what it takes to lead anymore, and could find himself as a backup to a young upstart quarterback.
For now, it appears Rodgers will take some time off to assess his future. It would not be the least bit shocking if he decides to walk away from the NFL following his season.
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