The New York Jets announced that the team is moving on from QB Aaron Rodgers, thanking him for “everything” he’s given over the last two years.
In a press release on Thursday from the team, the NFL organization wrote that it had recently met with Rodgers and informed him that they would be “moving forward” without him.
“Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback,” Head Coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey said in a statement released by the team.
“It was important to have this discussion now to provide clarity and enable each of us the proper time to plan for our respective futures,” the statement added. “We want to thank him for the leadership, passion, and dedication he brought to the organization and wish him success moving forward.”
We have informed Aaron Rodgers that we will be moving in a different direction at quarterback.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) February 13, 2025
Chairman Woody Johnson said in a statement that since Rodgers’ arrival in 2023, “he was met with unbridled excitement and I will forever be grateful that he chose to join us to continue his Hall of Fame career. From day one, he embodied all that it meant to be a New York Jet, embraced our fans, and immersed himself in our city. That is what I will remember most when I look back at his time here. He will always be welcome, and I wish him only the best in whatever he chooses to do next.”
In a message later posted on X, the Jets team wrote, “For everything you’ve given us the past two years, thank you 8.” It included a picture of Rodgers wearing his Jets uniform, with the number 8.
Rodgers came to the Jets in 2023 via a trade with the Packers. At the time, the QB, said, “There’s something special about playing in the city, for a team like this with a storied franchise. Going way, way back to Super Bowl III, to be a part of something special would definitely help you go down in the history of our organization. Already have 18 years in an incredibly iconic organization and it would be fun to be a part of the history of this one, as well.”
Only four plays into his very first game as a Jet in 2023, Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon, effectively ending his first season with the Jets. In 2024, the QB returned to lead the team, starting 17 games last season, with the team’s record ending 5-12.
His 3,897 yards and 28 TDs were the third-best single-season totals in franchise history, respectively, the release noted.
At the time of this publication, there has been no comment from Rodgers.
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