FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who said he was «90% retired» before entering his celebrated darkness retreat in February, now is talking like he wants to play not one… not two… but at least three more years. «This is going to be a few-years partnership,» Rodgers said Tuesday, explaining his rationale for taking a historic $35 million pay cut in a newly restructured contract.
In a long-anticipated move, Rodgers reworked his contract last week. Basically, it's a three-year, $112.5 million deal that includes $75 million in fully guaranteed money for 2023 and 2024.
On his previous contract, he was due to make about $110 million in guarantees. Rodgers, 39, said his below-market deal is «a win-win-win for everybody.
A win for me — I get paid a ton of money. A win for the team — we get a low cap number and deferred some cash. A win for other guys that we can bring in and sign.