FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Aaron Rodgers plans to be in a Jets uniform beyond this season.
If they win a Super Bowl or his body breaks down that could change things, but Rodgers revealed on the DiPietro & Rothenberg Show on ESPN Radio Friday morning that he won’t be one-and-done with the Jets.
“The Jets gave up a lot for me.” Rodgers said. “To just play one year I think would be a disservice. Now if that one year turns out to be a magical year who knows. It’s more than that. It’s how my body feels.”
The 39-year-old Rodgers said he made a number of changes to his diet and workout routine this offseason to prepare for his 19th NFL season.
“The way I feel now I think I can play a number of years,” Rodgers said.
The Jets acquired Rodgers and a first-round pick from Green Bay for a first-, second- and sixth-round pick in this past draft. They also gave the Packers a 2024 second-round pick that can become a first-rounder if Rodgers plays 65% of the offensive snaps.
Rodgers’ arrival has changed the energy and excitement around the Jets and raised expectations tremendously. They believe they can compete for a Super Bowl this season with the Rodgers running the offense.
There was some question as to how long of a commitment Rodgers would give the Jets, especially when he said he was leaning “90%” toward retirement during the winter. The four-time MVP has been rejuvenated since coming to the Jets.
Rodgers has been effusive in his praise for general manager Joe Douglas, coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who is a close friend.
Hackett was Rodgers’ offensive coordinator for three years in Green Bay. Rodgers won two MVPs in that time. The two have collaborated to build the offense that the Jets will be running this season.
Rodgers also believes the Jets have a good nucleus of veteran and young players. He looks at last year’s draft class that produced the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (Sauce Gardner) and…
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