It is turning into more and more clear that Aaron Rodgers, who turns 41 subsequent week, just isn’t at 100% well being.
Rodgers ruptured his Achilles on simply his fourth snap in a New York Jet uniform final 12 months, however he regarded like he turned again the clock a bit in Week 3 in opposition to the New England Patriots.
Nevertheless, since then, he is regarded like a 40-year-old quarterback off a serious damage.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts after an incomplete cross in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. (Brad Penner-Imagn Pictures)
Rodgers has limped off the sphere a number of instances in the previous couple of weeks, however apparently, he’s doing no matter he can to keep away from coming off the sphere.
That, reportedly, consists of avoiding scans on potential accidents.
The NFL Community reported that Rodgers has “resisted getting scans executed, not eager to reveal the severity of his accidents out of concern of getting to return off the sphere.”
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates as officers evaluation a catch by vast receiver Garrett Wilson throughout the Houston Texans recreation, Oct. 31, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photograph/Seth Wenig)
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Certain, one cannot blame Rodgers for eager to play – however it’s additionally very clear he isn’t the answer, however fairly, part of the issue – though there are lots of.
The Jets are 3-8 after many anticipated them to interrupt their playoff drought, which is the longest within the big-four skilled sports activities leagues in North America.
Earlier this week, proprietor Woody Johnson fired basic supervisor Joe Douglas. Final month, he fired Robert Saleh.
It’s turning into more and more unlikely that Rodgers will return to the Jets subsequent season. The truth is, one report stated Johnson needed Rodgers benched after the staff’s Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos, the place Rodgers apparently suffered a hamstring damage that he has stated to primarily be ignoring.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers leaves the sphere after an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photograph/Brynn Anderson)
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New York is on a bye week, so maybe Rodgers can persuade Jets brass to maintain him subsequent season if he can get just a little wholesome – however many indicators say the entrance workplace’s thoughts is made up.
Rodgers is finishing 63.4% of his passes, however he’s on tempo for his second-lowest yard whole in a full season, and his 88.9 QBR could be the bottom he is ever posted in a full season.
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