Aaron Rodgers To Exit New York Jets After Two Seasons As NFL Team Moves In A “Different Direction”

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Aaron Rodgers‘ time with the New York Jets has ended after two seasons. The NFL team has informed the star quarterback that they will be moving “in a different direction” heading into the new season. “Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback,” Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey said in a joint statement.

The statement continued, “It was important to have this discussion now to provide clarity and enable each of us the proper time to plan for our respective futures.

We want to thank him for the leadership, passion, and dedication he brought to the organization and wish him success moving forward.” Rodgers joined the Jets in 2023 when the quarterback was acquired from the Green Bay Packers with a two-year $75M guaranteed contract.

However, after four plays into the NFL season, Rodgers tore his Achilles and was out for the rest of the season. Jets owner Woody Johnson had some kind words about the departing Rodgers, saying, “From day one, he embodied all that it meant to be a New York Jet, embraced our fans, and immersed himself in our city.