The New York Jets are reportedly planning to part ways with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers after the 2024 season, according to a report by SNY’s Connor Hughes.
This potential decision follows significant organizational changes, as the Jets fired general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday. Earlier in the season, head coach Robert Saleh was dismissed after a disappointing 2-3 start, and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett had his play-calling duties removed.
A move away from Rodgers would mark the conclusion of a turbulent chapter for the franchise. Entering the 2024 season, New York had high hopes with a healthy Rodgers under center, aiming for AFC contention. However, the team has fallen well short of expectations, sitting at 3-8—tied for the worst record in the AFC East. The Jets are 1-5 under interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.
Rodgers’ performance this season has been underwhelming. He has completed 63.4% of his passes, throwing for 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. His averages of 6.4 yards per attempt and a passer rating of 88.9 represent career lows for a full-time starter.
In an effort to salvage the season, the Jets made a high-profile trade with the Las Vegas Raiders in October to reunite Rodgers with star receiver Davante Adams. Despite the move, Adams has managed just 278 yards and one touchdown over five games, providing little improvement to the team’s fortunes.
Rodgers, acquired in April 2023 from the Green Bay Packers, suffered a torn Achilles just four snaps into his first season with New York, sidelining him for the entire 2023 campaign. The 41-year-old quarterback is under contract through 2025, but no guaranteed money remains on his deal, per Over The Cap.
The Jets’ struggles extend beyond Rodgers. The team has not made the playoffs since the 2010 season and has started 15 different quarterbacks during that span. Under Douglas, who was hired in 2019, New York has failed to achieve more than seven wins in a single season.
This latest overhaul suggests the Jets are aiming for a fresh start as they attempt to end their long-standing postseason drought.
