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Why Aaron Rodgers faces an ‘uphill battle’ to remain Jets QB in 2025

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Why Aaron Rodgers faces an ‘uphill battle’ to remain Jets QB in 2025

If recent rumors become reality, the New York Jets could be looking for their seventh starting quarterback in five seasons.

Aaron Rodgers has had something of a nightmare at Florham Park since his 2023 trade landed him in a Jets uniform. After playing just four games in 2023 and 11 games in 2024, his tenure as leader of Gang Green may soon come to an end.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Jets pass rusher faces an “uphill battle” to return as the starting quarterback in 2025, signaling a relatively quick divorce for the two sides.

As for whose decision it is, Rapoport reports that the decision is up to Jets owner Woody Johnson; Should Rodgers continue to underperform in this stretch, Johnson will consider pulling the plug on the experiment.

Johnson’s frustration with the trade would be “palpable”, according to Rapoport.

Rodgers, who turns 41 in December, is not only holding back Father Time but has also struggled with injuries this season. Rodgers has been visibly hampered by knee, hamstring and ankle injuries all year and has reportedly refused to undergo medical tests and scans to determine the extent of the damage.

The injuries may explain some of Rodgers’ inefficiencies this season. He’s still thrown 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions, but the eye test hasn’t yielded a satisfactory result for Rodgers and the Jets’ offense in general.

The Jets are 3-8 in 2024 and a playoff longshot despite a sluggish AFC. New York has a relatively easy schedule for the remainder of the season, but has been unable to overcome inconsistencies on both sides of the ball since Week 1. This resulted in the dismissal of head coach Robert Saleh. General manager Joe Douglas was the next to get his walking papers as New York looks to restart again.

New York takes a bye in Week 12 and returns to action in Week 13 against the Seahawks at home. That could be the start of the final countdown for Rodgers in green and white.

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