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The New York Jets officially completed a trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers last week, and the team released the first footage of him practicing in the team’s colors, which includes a throw from him to receiver Garrett Wilson. The Jets released the footage as a result of fans begging for […]

The New York Jets spent most of their offseason waiting to get the green light when trading for Aaron Rodgers, and right before the 2023 NFL Draft, they finally did. The Jets gave up their 2023 first-round pick, in addition to a 2023 second-round pick, a 2023 sixth-round pick, and a conditional 2024 second-round pick […]

Though general manager Joe Douglas did some wheeling and dealing on Day 3, the New York Jets did not generate nearly as much buzz in the 2023 NFL Draft as they did last year. Of course, it would have been a tall order to replicate the excitement the team generated in 2022. A year ago, […]

New York Jets fans have quite a few reasons to be fired up right now. Not only did they add some more young talent to their team in the now complete 2023 NFL Draft, but they also finally pulled off a trade with the Green Bay Packers for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers right before the […]

The New York Jets have already found their quarterback in Aaron Rodgers. However, that didn’t stop the Jets from eyeing an interesting quarterback coming out of the 2023 NFL Draft. New York is bringing in former Incarnate Word QB Lindsey Scott for a mini camp tryout, via Tom Pelissero. The Jets will have competition for […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 39, may not retire as the ‘GOAT’ of his position all-time, but New York Rangers fans in the Big Apple made him feel like the GOAT on Saturday night. Rodgers was shown on the jumbotron at Madison Square Garden as Rangers fans in attendance serenaded the former Green Bay […]

The Cleveland Browns gave quarterback Deshaun Watson another weapon to work with this offseason. They acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets, ending a contentious relationship between Moore and New York. Watson opened up a bit more about his new receiver after a surprise appearance in a Twitter Spaces session with Offseason […]

In selecting Joe Tippmann with their second-round pick Friday, the New York Jets may have landed the best center in the 2023 NFL Draft. But there’s another reason why the Jets fell in love with the massive lineman from Wisconsin. His hair. That’s right. Apparently, the Jets bald general manager Joe Douglas is quite taken […]

On a busy 2023 NFL Draft weekend, the New York Jets were still able to sign one of their key players to a contract extension. However, it wasn’t the headline-grabbing deal the Jets have been working toward all offseason. The Jets signed special teams ace Thomas Hennessy to a four-year extension Friday ahead of Day […]

Will McDonald IV is not only the New York Jets first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft but he’s a freakish athlete who’s had a cool hobby. However, now that he’s headed to the NFL, McDonald said his “car jumping” days are over. That’s right. You heard correctly. Car jumping. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound former Iowa […]

The New York Jets officially acquired Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers and FanDuel has us covered with a number of 2023 Jets props. At the forefront of all of New York’s minds is how the future Hall-of-Famer will play in 2023. With a modest yards total, there is certainly money to be made […]

Like many New York Jets fans, Joe Namath was hopeful of an eventual Aaron Rodgers trade. Namath even offered his retired No. 12 jersey for Rodgers. While Rodgers declined, Namath is still grateful and excited for the QB’s future with the Jets. Instead of No. 12, Rodgers will be wearing No. 8 with the Jets. […]

After surprisingly selecting edge rusher Will McDonald in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Jets likely will try to address a position of need in Round 2 on Friday. However, don’t expect the approach that led to McDonald’s selection to change for New York. “We let the [draft] board come […]

Finally, Aaron Rodgers is the quarterback of the New York Jets. After negotiations with the Green Bay Packers began, cooled off and heated back up, the two sides agreed to a trade that gave the Packers more draft picks and delivered one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL to the Jets. The team, including […]

The New York Jets did not land an offensive tackle as hoped in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. But did they select a future Hall of Famer in Will McDonald IV? Well, that may be a stretch at this point in time. But the defensive end/linebacker from Iowa State did drop a […]

Kyle Stickles may have made the biggest impression of anyone at the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday. Stickles is not a player, coach nor general manager, but rather an extremely passionate New York Jets fan who, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, had the opportunity to announce his favorite team’s first-round pick from the stage in Kansas City. […]

Joe Namath believes that Aaron Rodgers has what it takes to join him as the second quarterback to lead the New York Jets to a Super Bowl championship. It has been 54 years since Namath guided the Jets past the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, after guaranteeing the massive upset. Namath has high hopes […]

New York Jets’ newest quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be playing on the minimum salary in 2023, but after the Green Bay Packers converted his 2023 option bonus to 2024 salary, he will be set for a big payday next season. “It appears the Packers converted Aaron Rodgers’ $58.3M 2023 option bonus into 2024 salary, which […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was recently asked about his thoughts on that time when he tried to get ahold of quarterback Aaron Rodgers via FaceTime last season, and it appears that he’s no longer interested in dealing with that topic — ever. Via Ryan Wood of USA TODAY: “Asked #Packers GM Brian […]

When we first put together this 2023 NFL mock draft for the New York Jets, we made sure to note that the franchise would have to include multiple picks in a trade for Aaron Rodgers. That’s exactly what happened, with the Jets swapping the No. 13 pick for the Green Bay Packers’ No. 15 selection, […]

Aaron Rodgers held his introductory press conference with the New York Jets on Wednesday, and he addressed Zach Wilson’s claim that he will make Rodgers’ life ‘hell in practice.’ “He’s going to make my life hell in practice. I’m going to make his life heaven off the field,” Aaron Rodgers said, via Zack Rosenblatt of […]

Aaron Rodgers aced his introductory New York Jets press conference Wednesday. The future Hall of Fame quarterback looked comfortable facing a massive throng of reporters, calmly saying all the right things. As first impressions go, Rodgers couldn’t have handled himself much better. Considering he’s spent 18 seasons in the NFL spotlight as one of the […]

The blockbuster trade that finally sent Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets was made official on Wednesday — and Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wished his former quarterback well. “We are eternally grateful for all that Aaron gave the Packers the last 18 years,” said Gutekunst. “While he undoubtedly […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade is officially in the books, and the future Hall of Famer will be the quarterback for the New York Jets next season. The Jets got their man, and the organization and its fans are happy about it. However, after seeing what the team gave up to get the 18-year NFL veteran, […]

Aaron Rodgers is on a similar career trajectory to Brett Favre. Favre played 16 seasons with the Green Bay Packers before ending up on the New York Jets in 2008. Meanwhile, Rodgers has been with the Packers since 2005, but will play for the Jets in 2023 following New York’s trade with Green Bay. Rodgers […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke to the media for the first time since his trade from the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday. Among many things discussed, Rodgers explained why he won’t wear Joe Namtah’s No. 12. “To me, 12 is Broadway Joe. And I didn’t even want to go down that path. So […]

The New York Jets have officially opened their Super Bowl window with their trade for Aaron Rodgers. However, while the Jets might make a run at it this year, Rodgers isn’t guaranteeing he’d be around for a repeat. After their long-awaited trade for Rodgers, the quarterback held his first press conference with the team. When […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke to the media for the first time since being traded to the team from the Green Bay Packers, and he said that he believes he can win a Super Bowl with the Jets. “I want to be part of a team where we can win it all and […]

Aaron Rodgers was finally traded from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets on Monday. One of the primary storylines during the offseason before the Rodgers trade was that Green Bay reportedly had trouble contacting the QB. Rodgers explained the Packers failed contact attempts, per Ryan Wood. “People who know me, I’m fortunate […]

The New England Patriots‘ path to making the playoffs in 2023 just got a lot tougher. That should be the initial reaction that Patriots fans have after the New York Jets finally agreed to a deal to trade for Aaron Rodgers on Monday. The Jets likely have their best quarterback since at least Bill Belichick’s […]

The second the Aaron Rodgers trade became official this week, the legendary quarterback became the best player to ever join the New York Jets. However, since he hasn’t played a single game for them yet, Rodgers can’t be included on a list of best quarterbacks in franchise history. At least not yet. The Jets certainly […]

Brett Favre knows Aaron Rodgers and understands implicitly what the veteran quarterback is going through after being traded to the New York Jets. So, his opinion holds weight about how Rodgers will handle things after starring for 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. “Aaron will do great,” Favre told ESPN on Wednesday. “He will […]

The New York Jets finally landed their crown jewel in the form of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With Rodgers now under center in New York, the Jets are focused on adding explosive weapons for him to throw to. Specifically, the Jets have “spent considerable time and resources,” scouting Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba via ESPN’s Matt Miller. […]

The New York Jets finally pulled off the blockbuster trade of the NFL offseason on Monday, pulling the trigger on a deal to bring future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the team. The trade shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone given the fact that this was inevitable for much of the offseason […]

For much of the offseason, Aaron Rodgers getting traded to the New York Jets has seemed inevitable. On Monday afternoon, it finally came to fruition, with the Jets and Green Bay Packers agreeing on a blockbuster deal for Rodgers. After what feels like years of speculation, Rodgers has finally opted to move on from the […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade to the New York Jets has produced more buzz around the franchise than possibly ever before. Fan excitement has been uncontrollable since the future Hall of Famer announced his intent to play in the Meadowlands. That energy has unquestionably spilled into the team’s locker room. And maybe even a dose of […]

The New York Jets have pulled off the trade of the offseason by agreeing with the Green Bay Packers to bring in Aaron Rodgers as their new quarterback. Meeting with the press after the deal, Joe Douglas had this to say when asked by ESPN’s Rich Cimini what the risk management was like when considering […]

It sure looks like Aaron Rodgers is ready for the hell that Zach Wilson will bring him as he joins the New York Jets. To recall after their 2022 season ended, Wilson was asked by reporters on his future with the team and his thoughts on New York possibly bringing in a veteran QB. The […]

Aaron Rodgers sent his farewell message to the Green Bay Packers after getting traded to the New York Jets, per Tom Pelissero. Aaron Rodgers says thank you, and goodbye (for now), to Green Bay. pic.twitter.com/m5IaVXAYAm — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2023 “To the fans, THANK YOU, you made every run out of the tunnel […]