New York Jets to Cut Aaron Rodgers from Team After Disappointing Season: 'Moving Forward'

Mar. 15, 2025

Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets during warm ups prior to the game at MetLife Stadium on December 03, 2023.Photo:Al Bello/Getty

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The New York Jets are splitting fromAaron Rodgers.On Thursday, Feb. 13,the organization announcedthat they met with the 41-year-old quarterback and informed him that they will be “moving forward without him” next season.In a statement, head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey said, “Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback.““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,” the statement continued. “We want to thank him for the leadership, passion, and dedication he brought to the organization and wish him success moving forward.“Rodgers joined the Jets after he was traded from the Packers in April 2023. In his first game with the team, the quarterbacksuffered a torn Achilles tendonthat took him out for the entire season, much to the disappointment of the team’s fans.Rodgers recovered and started in every game for the Jets during the 2024 season with lackluster results, finishing 5-13 and missing the playoffs.Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.Timothy T Ludwig/GettyJets chairman Woody Johnson said he wanted to “personally” thank Rodgers for his time with the organization. Johnson said Rodgers' arrival in 2023 was “met with unbridled excitement” and said he’ll “forever be grateful” to Rodgers for joining the team.“From day one, he embodied all that it meant to be a New York Jet, embraced our fans, and immersed himself in our city,” Johnson continued in his statement.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“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,” Johnson said.New York Jets Aaron Rodgers during an introductory press conference on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.Elsa/GettyDespite the disappointing outcomes from his two seasons the team,Rodgers said in Januarythat his time with the Jets had been “the best two years of my life,” according to theAssociated Press.Acknowledging the Jets' lackluster record this past NFL season, Rodgers said, “Obviously wish things would have gone better on the field."“But nothing but gratitude for this time in my life,” he added. “It’s been a great experience all around, and again, I’m disappointed about the performance of both myself and as a team, but really thankful for the opportunity.”

The New York Jets are splitting fromAaron Rodgers.

On Thursday, Feb. 13,the organization announcedthat they met with the 41-year-old quarterback and informed him that they will be “moving forward without him” next season.

In a statement, head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey said, “Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback.”

“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,” the statement continued. “We want to thank him for the leadership, passion, and dedication he brought to the organization and wish him success moving forward.”

Rodgers joined the Jets after he was traded from the Packers in April 2023. In his first game with the team, the quarterbacksuffered a torn Achilles tendonthat took him out for the entire season, much to the disappointment of the team’s fans.

Rodgers recovered and started in every game for the Jets during the 2024 season with lackluster results, finishing 5-13 and missing the playoffs.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.Timothy T Ludwig/Getty

Timothy T Ludwig/Getty

Jets chairman Woody Johnson said he wanted to “personally” thank Rodgers for his time with the organization. Johnson said Rodgers' arrival in 2023 was “met with unbridled excitement” and said he’ll “forever be grateful” to Rodgers for joining the team.

“From day one, he embodied all that it meant to be a New York Jet, embraced our fans, and immersed himself in our city,” Johnson continued in his statement.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“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,” Johnson said.

New York Jets Aaron Rodgers during an introductory press conference on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.Elsa/Getty

Elsa/Getty

Despite the disappointing outcomes from his two seasons the team,Rodgers said in Januarythat his time with the Jets had been “the best two years of my life,” according to theAssociated Press.

Acknowledging the Jets' lackluster record this past NFL season, Rodgers said, “Obviously wish things would have gone better on the field.”

“But nothing but gratitude for this time in my life,” he added. “It’s been a great experience all around, and again, I’m disappointed about the performance of both myself and as a team, but really thankful for the opportunity.”

source: people.com