Aaron Rodgers was traded to New York Jets, meaning the Jets will inherit the rest of his contract of at least $56.465 million guaranteed salary and bonus.
As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New York Jets have completed the blockbuster trade with the Green Bay Packers. In the deal, the Jets will receive star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, along with the 15th overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft and a fifth-round pick (No. 170) in the same draft.
In exchange, the Packers will receive the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, a second-round pick (No. 42) in 2023, a sixth-round pick (No. 207), and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that could become a first-round pick if Rodgers plays in at least 65% of the team’s plays during the current season. This trade has shaken up the NFL landscape and has fans on both sides buzzing with excitement.
The Jets are getting one of the best quarterbacks in the league, who is still playing at an MVP level at age 37. Rodgers would instantly elevate the Jets’ offense and make them a playoff contender in the AFC.
The Jets have a new head coach in Robert Saleh, who is known for his defensive prowess and his motivational skills. Saleh could be a good fit for Rodgers, who has clashed with his previous coaches in Green Bay.
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However, the Jets are not ready-made contenders, as they have many holes on their roster and play in a tough division with the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins. Rodgers would face a lot of pressure and expectations to turn around a franchise that has not made the playoffs since 2010.
They also have a history of dysfunction and mediocrity, which could frustrate Rodgers and affect his performance. The Jets have also struggled to develop and retain their star players, such as Jamal Adams and Le’Veon Bell.
