Aaron Rodgers does not return as the New York Jets Quarterback

The New York Jets has informed Quarterback Aaron Rodgers that he will not return to the team next season, the franchise advertised Thursday.

Rodgers was made aware of the decision at a meeting with New York head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey, who were both employed in January.

“Last week we met with him (Rodgers) and shared that our intention was to move said in a joint statement. “It was important to have this discussion now to give clarity and enable each of us the right time to plan for our respective future. We would like to thank him for the management, the passion and the dedication he brought to the organization and wishes him the success of moving forward. “

Added owner Woody Johnson: “His arrival in 2023 was met with uninhibited excitement, and I would forever be grateful that he chose to join us to continue his Hall of Fame career. From day one, he embodied everything it meant to be a New York jet, embraced our fans and immersed himself in our city. That’s what I want to remember most when I look back on his time here. “

Jets acquired Rodgers in a trade with Green Bay Packers in 2023. His two seasons with the team were at best riot.

Only four pieces into the 2023 season, Rodgers tore his achilles and missed the rest of the year.

In June 2024, Rodgers was fined by New York for a “untapped absence” after he skipped a mandatory practice for a planned trip to Egypt.

Early in the 2024 season, Rodger’s relationship with then -head coach Robert Saleh was the subject of speculation after Rodgers was shown, rejecting a hug from his coach on the sidelines during a game against New England Patriots.

Jets fired Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season and then ended the year 3-9 under the temporary coach Jeff Ulbrich.

Meanwhile, 41-year-old Rodgers barely looked like MVP caliber Quarterback he was in Green Bay. Excluded his four-play 2023 campaign released Rodgers its worst completion percentage since 2019, his fewest meters per year. Attempts since 2015 and his lowest passing rating as a full -time starter in 2024.

When Rodgers fought, NFL Networks Ian Rapoport reported that quarterback was also Resist medical scans From the team’s training staff for fear of being taken off the field.

In November, Rodgers told ESPNS PAT MCAFEE that New York was his “first option” if he returned to play next season.

“As far as my future goes, I haven’t told anyone in my life that I want to play in 2025 and not on jets,” Rodgers said.

New York is currently owing Rodgers $ 23.5 million next season. If Jets were to cut or trade Rodgers after the season, it would cost them $ 25.5 million against the salary. If quarterback is cut or traded after June 1st, New York would win $ 9.5 million in Cap space.

After Jets’ last match of the season in January, Rodgers said he would be okay with whatever decision the team made for his future.

“Either way, I don’t want to be upset or offended what they decide to do,” he said.