New York Jets chief makes decision on Aaron | NFL News

Woody Johnson, the proprietor of the New York Jets, has left the decision about a potential return for Aaron Rodgers as quarterback to the incoming soccer operations workers. This follows the dismissal of head coach Robert Saleh and common supervisor Joe Douglas within the center of a tumultuous season that noticed the AFC East workforce go from playoff hopefuls in the beginning of the 2024 season to arguably the largest letdown within the NFL this season.

It was hoped that Rodgers’ return from harm would inject some much-needed vitality into the Jets offense, which struggled below Zach Wilson final season. However, the Jets had been dogged by inconsistency throughout all areas this season, leaving Rodgers’ future for 2025 unsure.

In their closing recreation of the 2024 season, Rodgers led the Jets to a 32-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins, throwing 4 touchdowns. The 41 12 months outdated, who might retire, ended the season with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions throughout 17 video games, proving he nonetheless has what it takes to play and begin within the NFL.

Jets proprietor Johnson has been closely concerned within the franchise’s entrance workplace selections this season, even stopping a commerce for Jerry Jeudy after a lacklustre ranking on Madden, however he is deferring the call on Rodgers’ future to the new head coach and common supervisor. “From a numbers standpoint, he did OK, except for the most important number – winning games,” Johnson confessed to the New York Post.

“But that’s going to be up to the coach. The coach will have to decide what the quarterback situation is. That’s going to be a very important job for the general manager and the coach – what do we want and when do we get it and what’s our timeline. Where does Aaron Rodgers fit into that?”

In a post-game interview with FOX Sports’ Pam Oliver following a triumphant 32-20 recreation, doubtlessly Rodgers’ NFL swansong, he remarked: “It was special. Any time you get to get on the field and do something you’ve been loving since you were a kid – it’s special.”

Rodgers continued: “Thankful for the ability to be healthy out here, thankful for the guys that I come to work with every single day, they make it a lot of fun, disappointing season for sure, but it was a fun way to end tonight.

“I’m going to get home and loosen up. I’m going to filter my head and get healthy from the bumps and bruises from the season. I’ve received a lot of gratitude proper now.I’m going get pleasure from this tonight however as soon as I get back out west, I’ll take my time. I’m not going to carry anyone up. I’m going to have conversations with the everyone right here on the Jets and see what they’re considering after which make a decision earlier than it will get too late right here within the low season.

“I will take pleasure in this for tonight, but once I get back to the west coast I’ll take my time. I’m not going to hold anybody up.

“I’m going to have conversations with everyone right here on the Jets, see how they’re considering, then come to a decision earlier than it will get too late within the low season.

“It was special. Any time you get to get on the field and do something you’ve been loving since you were a kid – it’s special.”

This article initially appeared on Mirror US