Editing Aaron Rodgers (section)

===New York Jets===
====2023: Achilles injury====
{{see also|2023 New York Jets season}}
[[File:Rodgers vs Bills 2.jpg|thumb|right|Rodgers (white, #8) takes a snap against the Bills.]]
On April 26, 2023, Rodgers was traded to the Jets, along with the Packers' first and fifth-round selections in the [[2023 NFL draft]], in exchange for the Jets' first, second (via [[Cleveland Browns|Cleveland]]) and sixth-round selections in the 2023 draft and a conditional second-round selection (which would have converted to a first if Rodgers played 65% of the offensive snaps in 2023, but it did not happen) in the [[2024 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=April 26, 2023 |title=OFFICIAL Jets Acquire QB Aaron Rodgers From Green Bay Packers |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-acquire-qb-aaron-rodgers-from-green-bay-packers |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}</ref> The move echoed the career path of his predecessor Brett Favre, who similarly spent over fifteen years as quarterback of the Packers before being traded to the Jets.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=April 24, 2023 |title=Aaron Rodgers traded to Jets: Ex-Packers QB taking eerily similar path as Brett Favre in journey to New York |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-traded-to-jets-ex-packers-qb-taking-eerily-similar-path-as-brett-favre-in-journey-to-new-york/ |access-date=May 1, 2023 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> Although [[Joe Namath]] granted Rodgers permission to wear his retired No. 12 jersey, Rodgers announced that he would return to wearing the No. 8 jersey, which he had worn throughout his college career with the [[California Golden Bears football|California Golden Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riccette |first=Billy |date=April 26, 2023 |title=Aaron Rodgers on number change: 'To me, No. 12 is Broadway Joe' |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-number-change-no-185505111.html |access-date=July 19, 2023 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> On July 26, 2023, Rodgers took a pay cut and agreed to a reworked contract with the Jets.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cimini |first1=Rich |title=Aaron Rodgers signs reworked contract with Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38075863/aaron-rodgers-agrees-reworked-contract-jets |website=[[ESPN.com]] |date=July 26, 2023 |access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref>

Making his Jets debut in Week 1 on ''Monday Night Football'' against the Bills at [[MetLife Stadium]], Rodgers injured his left ankle on just his fourth offensive snap after being sacked by Bills' defensive end [[Leonard Floyd]]. Rodgers was helped off the field and later carted to the locker room for further evaluation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Jets fear QB Aaron Rodgers suffered serious Achilles injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38381823/qb-aaron-rodgers-injures-ankle-opening-drive-new-york-jets-debut |access-date=September 12, 2023 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Rodgers' backup [[Zach Wilson]] went on to lead the Jets to a 22–16 win in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kownack |first=Bobby |date=September 11, 2023 |title=Jets QB Aaron Rodgers exits Monday's overtime win against Bills on first drive; ankle X-rays negative |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-ankle-questionable-to-return-to-monday-s-game-against-bill |access-date=September 12, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The next day, Rodgers was diagnosed with an [[Achilles tendon rupture]] and was later placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Aaron Rodgers injury update: MRI reveals Jets QB suffered a complete tear of Achilles tendon |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-injury-update-mri-reveals-jets-qb-suffered-a-complete-tear-of-achilles-tendon/ |access-date=September 12, 2023 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Phil |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Jets Place Aaron Rodgers on Injured Reserve; Saleh Commits To Zach Wilson |url=https://www.jetnation.com/2023/09/13/jets-place-aaron-rodgers-on-injured-reserve-saleh-commits-to-zach-wilson/ |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=JetNation.com}}</ref> Rodgers underwent surgery on September 13, with Dr. [[Neal ElAttrache]] placing an internal brace in his left Achilles with the goal of a mid-January return at the earliest.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Rapoport |first1=Ian |author-link1=Ian Rapoport |last2=Pelissero |first2=Tom |author-link2=Tom Pelissero |date=September 16, 2023 |title=Jets QB Aaron Rodgers aims for potential playoff return after innovative surgery on torn Achilles |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-aims-for-potential-playoff-return-after-innovative-surgery |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On November 29, the New York Jets opened the 21-day practice window for Rodgers. Limited in practice, Rodgers was cleared for functional activity but not contact.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=November 29, 2023 |title=Jets opening QB Aaron Rodgers' 21-day practice window |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-opening-qb-aaron-rodgers-21-day-practice-window |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was activated off injured reserve on December 20, but the Jets announced he would not play again this season after their Week 15 loss to the Dolphins mathematically eliminated them from playoff contention.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=December 20, 2023 |title=Jets to activate Aaron Rodgers off IR to allow QB to continue to practice with team |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-to-activate-aaron-rodgers-off-ir-to-allow-qb-to-continue-to-practice-with-t |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Reyes | first=Lorenzo | title=Aaron Rodgers' season is over, so why are the Jets activating him? | website=USA TODAY | date=December 20, 2023 | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2023/12/20/aaron-rodgers-comeback-jets-shut-down-achilles-tear/71825680007/ | access-date=July 24, 2024}}</ref>

====2024====
{{see also|2024 New York Jets season}}
[[File:Aaron Rodgers Jets vs Titans SEPT2024.png|thumb|Rodgers playing against the [[Tennessee Titans]] at [[Nissan Stadium]] in 2024]]
After playing just four offensive snaps in his first season with the Jets due to an Achilles injury, Rodgers made his return on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' in Week 1 to kick off the 2024 campaign. In his highly anticipated return, Rodgers completed 13 of 21 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown and one interception in a 32–19 loss to the defending NFC champion [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 9, 2024|title=Aaron Rodgers on Jets' loss to 49ers: 'I can play better'|url= https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-on-jets-loss-to-49ers-i-can-play-better|access-date=September 10, 2024|website=[[NFL.com]] |language=en}}</ref> In the Jets' home opener against the [[New England Patriots]], Rodgers completed 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns as the Jets cruised to a 24–3 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nadkarni |first=Rohan |date=September 19, 2024 |title='Thursday Night Football' highlights: Aaron Rodgers, Jets dominate Patriots |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/live-blog/patriots-vs-jets-live-updates-jacoby-brissett-takes-aaron-rodgers-new-rcna171577 |access-date=September 22, 2024 |website=NBC News}}</ref> In Week 5 in [[NFL International Series|London]], Rodgers became the ninth quarterback in NFL history to reach 60,000 passing yards but tied his career-high with three interceptions, including a game-sealing pick with under a minute left as the Jets lost 23–17 to the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=October 6, 2024 |title=Aaron Rodgers 9th QB to pass for 60K yards, but 3 INTs doom Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41642251/jets-aaron-rodgers-becomes-9th-qb-pass-60000-yards |access-date=October 6, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Jets head coach [[Robert Saleh]] was unexpectedly fired after the London loss, with some analysts perceiving that he did not get along with Rodgers.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Li |first1=David K. |last2=Abdelkader |first2=Rima  |date=October 8, 2024 |title=New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after 2–3 start and apparent tension with Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/jets-robert-saleh-fired-rcna174473 |access-date=October 13, 2024 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> When asked about it on ''[[The Pat McAfee Show]]'', the quarterback firmly denied accusations that he had a role in Saleh's termination.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nadkarni |first=Rohan  |date=October 9, 2024 |title=Aaron Rodgers on accusations he wanted Jets coach Robert Saleh fired: 'Patently false' |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/aaron-rodgers-robert-saleh-fired-rcna174701 |access-date=October 13, 2024 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref>

In Week 6, the Jets' first game after Saleh's termination, Rodgers threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns, including a 52-yard [[Hail Mary pass]] to [[Allen Lazard]] to close out the first half, his fourth career such pass completion.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Waszak Jr. |first=Dennis |date=October 14, 2024 |title=Jets' Aaron Rodgers throws a 52-yard Hail Mary to Allen Lazard to end the first half vs. Bills |url=https://apnews.com/article/jets-rodgers-hail-mary-lazard-49f7dbe5569749c60e9878cc7ea5d606 |access-date=October 20, 2024 |work=AP News}}</ref> However, another interception on the Jets' final drive doomed them as they lost 23–20 to the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Waszak Jr. |first=Dennis |title=After 'weird' week, Rodgers and Jets can't overcome mistakes and missed chances in loss to Bills |url=https://apnews.com/article/jets-bills-rodgers-ulbrich-0a14afca36a55c2cbb0f9aa35c3a7855 |access-date=October 15, 2024 |work=AP News |date=October 14, 2024}}</ref> Following the loss, the Jets traded for [[Davante Adams]], with whom Rodgers had previously combined for over 600 receptions and 68 touchdowns during their eight seasons together in Green Bay.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Cimini |first1=Rich |last2=Fowler |first2=Jeremy |last3=Walder |first3=Seth |last4=Reid |first4=Jordan |last5=Gutierrez |first5=Paul |last6=Karabell |first6=Eric |date=October 15, 2024 |title=How Davante Adams affects the Jets, Aaron Rodgers' playoff hopes |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41809450/new-york-jets-future-davante-adams-trade-las-vegas-raiders |access-date=October 15, 2024 |work=ESPN}}</ref> However, the Jets continued to struggle, as Rodgers threw two interceptions and led the offense to zero points in the second half of their Week 7 matchup against the Steelers, losing their fourth consecutive game.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cimini |first=Rich |title=Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams reunion fails to spark Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41917779/aaron-rodgers-davante-adams-reunion-fails-spark-jets-drop-4th-straight-vs-steelers |access-date=October 21, 2024 |work=ESPN |date=October 21, 2024}}</ref> After a loss to the Patriots, Rodgers helped the Jets snap their five-game losing streak in Week 9 against the [[Houston Texans]], throwing for 179 yards and three touchdowns in the second half after being shutout in the first half as the Jets won 21–13.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fried |first=Justin |title=Aaron Rodgers saves NY Jets' season with vintage performance amidst fan revolt |url=https://thejetpress.com/aaron-rodgers-saves-ny-jets-season-vintage-performance-fan-revolt-01jbjvhkx6k7 |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=The Jet Press |date=October 31, 2024}}</ref>

In Week 11 against the Colts, Rodgers threw two touchdowns and led the Jets to a season-high in points, but they fell short in a 28–27 loss, dropping to 3–7.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Colin |date=November 19, 2024 |title=Jets' Aaron Rodgers Not a Fan of Reporter's 'Buzzword' After Another Loss |url=https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-jets-aaron-rodgers-familiar-response-loss-indianapolis-colts-recap-shock-buzz-word |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=Athlon Sports |language=en}}</ref> During their bye week, it was revealed that Rodgers had been playing through hamstring, knee, and ankle injuries but had refused to get scans done in fear of how severe they would be.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCarriston |first=Shanna |date=November 24, 2024 |title=Jets' Aaron Rodgers played through multiple injuries this season, resisted getting scans, per report |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jets-aaron-rodgers-played-through-multiple-injuries-this-season-resisted-getting-scans-per-report/ |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> Despite this, he remained the starter following the bye week.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cimini |first=Rich |title=Jeff Ulbrich says Aaron Rodgers to remain Jets' starting QB |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42738131/jeff-ulbrich-says-aaron-rodgers-remain-jets-starting-qb |access-date=December 9, 2024 |work=ESPN |date=December 2, 2024}}</ref> Entering Week 14, Rodgers held an NFL-record 34-game drought without a 300-yard passing performance, which he broke on December 8 against the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite news |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |title=Jets' Aaron Rodgers halts historic drought of 300-yard passing games in Week 14 loss to Dolphins |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jets-aaron-rodgers-halts-historic-drought-of-300-yard-passing-games-in-week-14-loss-to-dolphins/ |access-date=December 9, 2024 |work=CBS Sports |date=December 8, 2024}}</ref> Despite recording his first 300-yard game in three years, the Jets fell 32–26 in overtime, eliminating them from playoff contention.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cimini |first=Rich |title=Jets collapse again, extend postseason drought to 14 seasons |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42862200/jets-collapse-again-extend-postseason-drought-14-seasons |access-date=December 9, 2024 |work=ESPN |date=December 8, 2024}}</ref> On January 5, 2025, Rodgers completed his 500th touchdown pass to [[Tyler Conklin]] at [[MetLife Stadium]] against the Dolphins, becoming the fifth quarterback in NFL history with 500 touchdown passes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cimini |first=Rich |title=Jets QB Aaron Rodgers joins prestigious 500 touchdown club |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43300286/jets-qb-aaron-rodgers-joins-prestigious-500-touchdown-club |access-date=January 5, 2025 |work=ESPN |date=January 5, 2025}}</ref> He finished the final game of the season with 274 yards, a season-high four touchdowns, and an interception as the Jets won 32–20, finishing with a record of 5–12.<ref>{{cite news |last=Waszak Jr. |first=Dennis |title=Rodgers throws a season-high 4 touchdown passes in possible final game as Jets top Dolphins 32-20 |url=https://apnews.com/article/dolphins-jets-score-rodgers-8013b4de0ea591a84d721f5c4dd17111 |access-date=January 5, 2025 |work=Associated Press |date=January 5, 2025}}</ref> He finished the 2024 season with 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron Rodgers 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

On February 13, 2025, the Jets announced their intention to part ways with Rodgers after two seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=2025-02-13 |title=Jets to move on from Aaron Rodgers |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-moving-on-from-aaron-rodgers |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=NewYorkJets.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Rodgers was released as a post-June 1 designation, allowing the Jets to split his salary cap charges ($49 million) over two years. The Jets therefore kept him on the roster until March 12, the start of the 2025 NFL year, when they officially released him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43826969/jets-announce-split-aaron-rodgers-wish-success|title=Jets announce split with Aaron Rodgers, wish him success|first=Rich|last= Cimini|date=February 13, 2025|accessdate=February 25, 2025}}</ref>