Yes, Aaron Rodgers did speak with the New York Jets
Shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning, Trey Wingo (formerly of ESPN) reported that Aaron Rodgers had spoken with the New York Jets on Monday, claiming Rodgers is “open to the idea of going to NY”. Wingo was the only person to report this, and considering he has not been a consistent news source for quite a while now, Wingo’s report had to be taken with a grain of salt.
But on Tuesday morning, multiple Jets beat reporters confirmed Wingo’s report, stating Rodgers did in fact speak to the Jets.
The #Jets and Aaron Rodgers did speak yesterday, per sources, as @wingoz said.
Rodgers still hasn’t made a decision about his future yet though.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) March 7, 2023
This indeed happened.
All still waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide what he wants, but it sure seems like it involves playing in 2023. https://t.co/Ml1JmQPQBc
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 7, 2023
Despite the confirmation of Rodgers speaking to the Jets, there still appears to be no word on Rodgers’ decision.
However, Connor Hughes reports that Rodgers’ decision is expected to come soon.
The #Packers haven’t wavered in their stance with Aaron Rodgers: They’re going to do what he wants.
Return to Green Bay, trade, wish him well in retirement
It’s about AR letting them know what he wants. Hadn’t done that yet (as of yesterday). Feeling is that he will soon.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 7, 2023
For Rodgers to speak with the Jets, the Packers had to have granted him permission to do so. Otherwise, it would be tampering on the Jets’ part. This is a sign that Green Bay is at least open to the idea of pursuing a trade for Rodgers.
Things are moving quickly. Derek Carr came off the board on Monday morning, signing with the Saints. We now know that Rodgers began conversations with the Jets at some point after the Carr news broke, with permission from the Packers. Something could go down soon.
It was at this point one year ago (March 8, 2022 – the final Tuesday before the opening of the legal tampering period) that Rodgers announced his decision to return to the Packers. With the 2023 legal tampering period set to open in just six days (March 13), the clock is ticking.
