Aaron Rodgers does what's expected from him as the Jets move past unnecessary debacle

Mandatory minicamp days are officially behind the New York Jets. On Tuesday, veterans reported for training camp — the real one —, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a part of the group, as expected. Curiously enough, Rodgers doesn't have a workout bonus on his deal, so there weren't any financial implications beyond a fine for […]

Wendell Ferreira — NFL News Writer
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Mandatory minicamp days are officially behind the New York Jets. On Tuesday, veterans reported for training camp — the real one —, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a part of the group, as expected.

Curiously enough, Rodgers doesn't have a workout bonus on his deal, so there weren't any financial implications beyond a fine for missing a mandatory activity. At the time, he had a planned trip to Egypt, so head coach Robert Saleh said on a press conference that the absence wouldn’t be excused — and that created a controversy among them, which reportedly has already been solved.

The quarterback will make $38.161 million in 2024, including a $3.161 million base salary and a $35 million option bonus. The Jets prorated the option bonus, so the cap hit will be only $17.161 million, elevating the team's ability to build a strong roster around the veteran quarterback.

Training camp schedule

The Jets are slated to have nine practices open to fans, including two joint practices — with the Washington Commanders on August 8, and with the New York Giants on August 21. The roster will also have the Green & White practice on August 3, simulating a game vibe.

The preseason schedule for the Jets includes games against the Commanders, at Carolina Panthers, and vs. the Giants. It's still unclear at this point if Rodgers will be a part of the exhibition games, even though he participated in one preseason game last year. He even threw a touchdown to Garrett Wilson.

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