Jets indicate how they will part ways with Aaron Rodgers, and it brings a huge implication for 2025
It had already been reported that the New York Jets would part ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. On Thursday, it became official, via a team statement. "I personally want to thank Aaron for his time at the New York Jets," said Jets owner Woody Johnson in a statement released by the team. "His arrival in […]
It had already been reported that the New York Jets would part ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. On Thursday, it became official, via a team statement.
"I personally want to thank Aaron for his time at the New York Jets," said Jets owner Woody Johnson in a statement released by the team. "His arrival in 2023 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."
Head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey shared a statement to explain how the process worked.
"Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback," they said. "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. We want to thank him for the leadership, passion, and dedication he brought to the organization and wish him success moving forward."
How it will be
The only question left was how the Jets would part ways with Rodgers—if it would be via release or trade. And now we have that answer.
Aaron Rodgers will be cut as soon as the New League Year begins in March, and the Jets will apply a post-June 1st designation.
By doing that, the Jets will have $14 million in dead money in 2025, creating $9.5 million in cap savings. However, the team will still handle $35 million of dead money in 2026.
After an Achilles injury in 2023, Aaron Rodgers started 17 games in 2024. His 3,897 yards and 28 TDs were the third-best single-season totals in franchise history. But the team won only five games, and it decided it was time to think about the future.
As soon as Rodgers is officially released, he will be free to sign with anyone.
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