Aaron Rodgers has said he will take some time before deciding if he wants to play in 2025, but it sounds like the former MVP is at least open to returning to the New York Jets.
Rodgers was asked about his future during a Thursday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” He confirmed that he recently met with Jets owners Woody and Christopher Johnson and team president Hymie Elhai to discuss a variety of topics. Rodgers said he had “good conversations with all those people.”
When asked if he can see himself playing for the Jets again next season, Rodgers did not rule it out.
“Everybody understands it’s going to come down to GM and coach and myself and whether we all want to do a dance together or if it’s not in the cards,” Rodgers said.
Aaron Rodgers said his meeting with Woody Johnson was about "team, future, different things."
He said his meeting with Christopher Johnson and Hymie Elhai (team president) was more about constructive things, how the team can improve in different areas in their process and such.… https://t.co/3a9eqE9med
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) January 16, 2025
The Jets have been widely expected to part ways with Rodgers. They are searching for a new head coach and general manager, and it seems unlikely that the new regime will want to build around a 41-year-old quarterback whose best football is far behind him.
That said, Rodgers did start to play better late in the season. He went 23/36 for 274 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception in New York’s Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins. That might give the Jets something to think about.
Rodgers gave an interesting response when asked about his future after the Jets’ season finale. It seems like he genuinely has not ruled anything out.
