Jets' Aaron Rodgers skips mandatory minicamp, absence considered 'unexcused'

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The New York Jets entered the 2023 season with high hopes, due in part to quarterback Aaron Rodgers' arrival. But, the four-time NFL MVP suffered a season-ending injury in the season opener.

Rodgers is on track to enter this season at full strength, but he will not participate in the team's mandatory minicam this week. Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Tuesday that although Rodgers' absence would be considered unexcused, the quarterback previously told the team about the conflict in his schedule.

"Aaron and I spoke before OTAs started," Saleh said. "He's been very good in communication. He's been here the entire time. It's inexcused, but he had an event that was very important to him, which he communicated."

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers gestures during a practice at the team's training facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, May 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Rodgers has been around the team facilities at various points throughout the offseason. He was on the practice field last month for organized team activities (OTAs) and he arrived at the training facility on Monday to participate in team photos.

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Haason Reddick was also missing on the first day of minicamp. The Jets acquired the two-time pass rusher from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade in April. While Rodgers is skipping mandatory minicam in order to fulfill other obligations, Reddick appears to be sitting out due to a contract dispute.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers participates in a training drill in Florham Park,