The New York Jets and quarterbacks with high reputation are not faring well, First they let go Daniel Jones after he served Giants for six years, according to NFL insider the team can do a similar thing for their star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The owner Woody Johnson is rebuilding his team after firing their top brass Head Coach Robert Saleh and General Manager Joe Douglas. Despite Rodgers's presence he hasn't been able to make the most of it for the Jets and the team is struggling at 3-8.
Star player getting benched
According to NFL insider Aaron Rodgers' chances of returning to the New York Jets next season have been drastically slow following the team's recent firing spree and things looks gloomy for the the Star quarterback and his spot ain't guaranteed.
"High-level officials within the organization, including Johnson, are not sold on the idea that Rodgers has what it takes to lift New York out of a 14-year playoff drought, reports The Athletic's Dianna.
"I’m told Johnson has lost confidence in Rodgers’ ability to lead the team to their first playoff berth in 14 years, a drought that stands as the longest in the major North American professional sports leagues. There are some on the team who believe everyone is simply tiptoeing around the fact that Rodgers isn’t the same player anymore. I’m told no decisions have been made yet, but it appears increasingly likely that the four-time MVP, who is banged up, could be placed on injured reserve or possibly benched over the next few weeks, signaling the end of his disastrous time with the Jets. Some around the league say they won’t be surprised if Rodgers is cut in-season,” as per Russini.
What's ahead ?
Reports have emerged suggesting that the New York Jets may consider parting ways with Aaron Rodgers mid-season, though there remains significant uncertainty surrounding the situation. Rodgers, who signed a three-year, $112.5 million deal with the Jets, is set to earn an average of $37.5 million per year.
For the 2024 season, his cap hit is reported to be $17.2 million, but the full details of his salary are not entirely clear, with the figures for the remaining years of his contract—beyond the first season—being kept under wraps until 2029.
If Rodgers were to be designated as a post-June 1 cut, the Jets would be on the hook for $14 million in 2025 and $35 million in 2026. These amounts represent significant increases compared to the salaries of the rest of the roster, which are far more modest in the offseason. The potential move could create a financial burden for the team but also open up more flexibility moving forward, depending on how the situation evolves.
