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Sports franchises may be built off the blood and sweat of its greatest players, but teams cannot afford to grow too sentimental. After all, franchises outlast their star players all the time. Thus, when the time came for the Green Bay Packers to start preparing for its future sans longtime quarterback Aaron Rodgers, they took […]

After an offseason filled with speculation, the Green Bay Packers agreed to trade Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. But before the Jets even got involved, Rodgers was already looking for the Packers to trade him. Back in 2021, Rodgers offered Green Bay an ultimatum. Either trade their QB away or fire general manager […]

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert at MetLife Stadium had Aaron Rodgers really hyped up. So much so that it even had the New York Jets quarterback declaring that they are going to be Super Bowl champions in the upcoming NFL season. It’s rare to see Rodgers get out of character and make such a bold […]

With four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers in the building, the Green Bay Packers‘ young receiving corps had every reason to be anxious. Not only is Rodgers one of the most successful players in the NFL history after 15 seasons as the Packers’ starting quarterback, but he’s also developed a reputation as being tough on rookie receivers […]

Aaron Rodgers is huge Taylor Swift fan, and the New York Jets quarterback proved just that on Saturday night when he attended Tay-Tay’s Eras Tour concert at MetLife Stadium. In a video that is now going viral online, Rodgers was seen in full concert mode. He was just vibing to the music as Swift sang […]

Aaron Rodgers is a Swiftie. If New York Jets fans and other Swifties have their doubts, then the quarterback’s latest confession and gesture should be enough proof of his Taylor Swift fandom. Ahead of Swift’s Eras Tour concert at MetLife Stadium from Friday to Sunday, the Jets asked their players about their favorite Swift song. […]

If there is one advice former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Don Majkowski and Lynn Dickey can give to Jordan Love as he takes over the franchise, it’s this: be yourself, not someone like Aaron Rodgers or anybody else. Speaking to reporters at the 26th Annual Tellurian Celebrity Golf Tournament, the two team legends couldn’t help but […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are basking in the honeymoon phase of their new relationship. But the Jets new quarterback says there’s something more important to him than being a popular teammate. “I care more about being respected, especially by my teammates, than liked,” Rodgers told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Radio. “Every […]

Aaron Rodgers couldn’t have sounded less concerned about his recent calf injury when the New York Jets quarterback was told how fans and some members of the media were reacting to him missing voluntary OTA workouts this week. Speaking on Mad Dog Radio, Rodgers advised host Adam Schein, “Tell them all to just relax a […]

Aaron Rodgers will be paying a visit to MetLife Stadium this weekend, but not in his role as New York Jets quarterback. Instead, Rodgers will be attending a Taylor Swift concert. “I’m a fan. I’m a big fan,” Rodgers told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Radio. “Oh, for sure, of course [I’m going to the […]

The Detroit Lions traded for Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams in January 2021 with relatively low expectations. Many fans thought Goff was a stopgap option, and not a championship caliber player like former Lion Matthew Stafford. Fast forward more than two years later and Goff is attracting attention in a surprising way. The […]

It doesn’t come as a surprise that plenty of athletes including NFL players sport a bearded look. Although it has no links to improving athletic performance, the beard does give a player his signature look in terms of aesthetics. Throughout the years, we’ve seen NFL players showcase some of the best beards on the field. […]

No, Aaron Rodgers is not claiming to be the greatest quarterback of all time. Rather, he’s making an even more ludicrous claim about the greatest television show of all time. Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday at the Jets facilities that he considers MTV’s Jersey Shore to be one of the greatest shows of all time. […]

Even before playing a single down with the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers has made a significant impression on his new teammates. And his mere presence has raised the energy level around the team and in their training facility at One Jets Drive. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has done so by simply being […]

Not even a minor injury can dampen Aaron Rodgers’ honeymoon with the New York Jets. Rodgers did not participate in team drills during OTAs on Tuesday after he tweaked his calf during warmups. But he was still active, coaching up and encouraging his new teammates. Afterward, Rodgers told reporters “It’s been like a dream month […]

Breece Hall isn’t practicing with the New York Jets at the start of OTAs this week, but there’s still good news about his recovery from a torn ACL. Hall was spotted running sprints and doing some cuts on a back field Tuesday. It’s clear that he’s progressing from the knee injury he sustained in Week […]

The New York Jets have high hopes for the 2023 season, but they’ve already suffered a couple of big injury scares. Aaron Rodgers seemed to suffer some sort of injury on Tuesday, while Allen Lazard was also dealing with an issue. Lazard reportedly left the practice field with a trainer on Tuesday, per Dianna Russini. […]

Many believe that the New York Jets have put themselves in Super Bowl contention with the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers this offseason, and head coach Robert Saleh said that expectations are high in a press conference on Tuesday. “So acknowledge the noice, acknowledge the positivity, be excited about it because theres… in my opinion, 32 […]

Zach Wilson may already be reaping the benefits of Aaron Rodgers’ arrival with the New York Jets. The 23-year-old looked good at OTAs on Tuesday, zipping the ball with accuracy and confidence during 7-on-7 drills, according to reports. Wilson completed 9-of -10 passes, including a beauty he dropped in the arms of Garrett Wilson just […]

The first look at New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been quite the sight for the fans. However, he suffered an injury during OTAs and proceeded to watch from the sideline. Now, it has been revealed that Rodgers has a strained calf, per Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. ‘I’m told Aaron Rodgers has a […]

It’s safe to say New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is smitten with his new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. Meeting with reporters on the second day of OTAs on Tuesday, Saleh called Rodgers “a kid in an old man’s body” and praised the future Hall of Famer for helping make the Jets one of “6-8 […]

There is never a good time for a team’s star quarterback to get hurt, and that’s exactly what seemingly happened to New York Jets shiny new signal-caller Aaron Rodgers during Monday’s OTAs. Dianna Russini of ESPN spotted Aaron Rodgers “favoring his ankle” on the field, also adding that the quarterback ” looks to be trying […]

The Cleveland Browns struggled to a 7-10 record last season, hampered by solid but at times unreliable play and uncertainty at a quarterback position manned by Deshaun Watson and Jacoby Brissett. The Browns bolstered their quarterback depth in the 2023 NFL Draft with the addition of former UCLA star Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who finished his college […]

The New York Jets new quarterback is trending after he scored a rushing touchdown in practice. The video was posted by the Jets and showed Aaron Rodgers faking the defensive unit en route to the end zone. This comes as a surprise as he is not necessarily known for these types of plays. Aaron Rodgers’ […]

Allen Lazard is not just one of the New York Jets’ top wide receivers. Lazard has taken on an important secondary role with his new team after signing as a free agent this offseason. “I’m trying to put my coaching cap on,” Lazard told ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Former Packers’ and new Jets’ WR […]

The New York Jets made the biggest trade of the 2023 NFL offseason, acquiring Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. But that doesn’t mean they’re done wheeling and dealing. Of course, most trades are not on the same scale as the Rodgers trade. Rodgers has transformed the Jets already, transforming them into a Super […]

The New York Jets are entering the 2023 season with the highest of expectations. They feel like a blockbuster movie waiting to be released. They’ve got their director (head coach Robert Saleh), supporting cast — all they needed was their star. Aaron Rodgers is now top billing. Now, will the movie be a hit? Like […]

The New York Jets don’t open training camp for another two months or so, but Mekhi Becton is already champing at the bit to get started. “This is the most excited I’ve ever been going into training camp,” Becton told Newsday on Saturday. The 24-year-old offensive tackle is entering his fourth NFL season. A first-round […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert took a page out of Aaron Rodgers book amid his summer break from the NBA. Rudy Gobert posted on Instagram that he spent 64 hours in full darkness as part of a darkness retreat, and that it was one of the most “powerful experiences” he has ever had.   View […]

Making it in the NFL requires perseverance, effort, and great character. While some of these players have made personal choices that led them to succeed, their principles and upbringing stemmed from their parents. While some NFL players had football parents to show them the ropes, others had parents who work in a world far away […]

Aaron Rodgers is the New York Jets quarterback now but that doesn’t mean Alex Smith will stop roasting them for how he perceives they mishandled Zach Wilson. A former NFL quarterback who’s now an analyst, Smith took shots at Jets coach Robert Saleh recently on NFL Network Radio. “Yeah, Robert Saleh, you’re a great defensive […]

Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers were one of the best WR-QB duos in the NFL during their time together with the Green Bay Packers. Adams ultimately left Green Bay prior to last season to join a Las Vegas Raiders team with potential. Las Vegas, however, stumbled during the 2022-23 campaign. Nevertheless, Adams remains one of […]

Aaron Rodgers is such a transformative figure with the New York Jets that Brandon Marshall is willing to come out of retirement to play with the future Hall of Famer. In fact, Marshall laid out quite the argument for the Jets to bring him back this season on the “I Am Athlete” podcast. “Here’s why […]

The New York Jets roster construction is largely complete with the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror. So, even though it’s still two months before training camp starts, it’s a good time to examine the Jets 2023 depth chart. While Aaron Rodgers is the unquestioned No. 1 QB, there will be […]

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas opened up about the team’s plan to have their newly acquired quarterback Aaron Rodgers mentor their former starter Zach Wilson. With Rodgers at the helm, the Jets aim to capitalize on his experience and knowledge to help develop Wilson’s potential. Zach Wilson’s stint in New York has been […]

The NFL schedule makers did Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets no favors this season. Even with the future Hall of Famer at quarterback, the Jets face an uphill battle to make the playoffs for the first time in 13 seasons. New York has the sixth-hardest strength of schedule (.547) and Pro Football Focus […]

With Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the New York Jets are a primetime attraction on the 2023 NFL schedule. The Jets will play five primetime games this season, as well as the first ever Black Friday game. This will be the first time in a long time that the League’s spotlight shines on the them so […]

Once the New York Jets determined Aaron Rodgers was their No. 1 choice to play quarterback this season, they never considered walking away from trade talks with the Green Bay Packers. This, despite some difficult moments during negotiations, Jets general manager Joe Douglas told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk on Thursday. “There were several […]

Aaron Rodgers will make his highly anticipated debut with the New York Jets in primetime against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. The clash between AFC East rivals will be played at MetLife Stadium and all eyes will be on Rodgers, whom the Jets acquired three […]