Aaron Rodgers acknowledged that Sunday’s recreation could possibly be the final time he performs within the NFL.
Rodgers was questioned by reporters whether or not the New York Jets‘ season finale towards the Miami Dolphins could possibly be the final of his profession, on Wednesday.
“Yeah, of course,” Rodgers answered.
Rodgers hasn’t made any last resolution but, however he says he’ll make one earlier than the beginning of free company in March. Rodgers is underneath contract with the Jets for subsequent season, and is ready to rely for a $23 million cap hit. Nonetheless, the Jets are additionally set to rent a brand new head coach and normal supervisor within the offseason after Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas, the regime that introduced Rodgers to New York, have been fired mid-season.
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“I’m just more resigned to the reality of the situation,” Rodgers admitted concerning the stakes of Sunday’s recreation. “I think there’s going to be change here, and if I’m [not] a part of the change, then I just want to make sure everybody knows I have nothing but gratitude for my time here.”
He added that he expects the brand new coach and normal supervisor which might be put in cost will make a fast resolution concerning his future with the crew.
“I don’t think we’re even going to get that far,” Rodgers stated. “There’s going to be regime change here, at least with GM. Whatever they end up doing, I’m sure I’ll either get a call or have a conversation and go from there.”
Rodgers missed almost his total first season with the Jets final yr after he suffered a season-ending Achilles damage on the opening drive of the Jets’ Week 1 recreation towards the Buffalo Payments. This yr, regardless of a full wholesome season out of Rodgers, the Jets have gone 4-12.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks on the sphere through the second half of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Buffalo Payments in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Picture/Adam Starvation)
“I’m disappointed about the performance both myself and as a team but I’m really thankful for the opportunity. If I feel good coming back and they want to make another run at this, that would be fantastic, but I’m not naïve to the situation we’re in.”
The season has been bodily taxing on Rodgers as nicely. After he was sacked 4 instances towards the Buffalo Payments final Sunday, he grew to become essentially the most sacked quarterback in NFL historical past. He has been sacked 568 instances in 247 profession video games – three greater than Tom Brady, who was sacked 565 instances in his profession. Russell Wilson is true there as nicely with 556 sacks.
The Jets quarterback has been sacked 37 instances this season. He led the league twice in instances sacked in his profession – each when he was with the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
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Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets smiles after defeating the New England Patriots within the recreation at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Sarah Stier/Getty Photos)
Nonetheless, Rodgers considers his final two years in New York the most effective of his life.
“I mean gratitude, honestly. It’s been the best two years of my life,” Rodgers stated. “That’s a perspective adjustment that happened at some point during the rehab process last year. Just the excitement, falling back in love with the game, getting to know these guys in here, getting to know the great men and women that work here. It’s been a lot of fun. Obviously, on the field has been short of expectations, no doubt. This game is more than just that. This game is about the relationships.”
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