Jets' Aaron Rodgers to play in 2025? 'I think so, yeah,' QB says - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, mired in one of the worst statistical seasons of his legendary career, wants to play in 2025.

«I think so, yeah,» he said Wednesday, 19 days shy of his 41st birthday.

It wasn't a resounding yes, perhaps because he knows that organizational changes in the offseason could impact his decision.

Rodgers, who said last offseason that he hopes to play «two or three or four more years,» indicated the team's disappointing season (3-7) hasn't changed his feelings.

«Not really, not for the negative,» he said. «Not really, no.»

Rodgers, coming back from Achilles surgery, has battled hamstring, knee and ankle injuries, but he hasn't missed any snaps because of injury. The four-time MVP, however, hasn't played up to his usual level. He's ranked 24th out of 32 qualified passers in Total QBR (52.0), with 15 touchdown passes, 7 interceptions and a career-low 6.4 yards per attempt.

«I'm not playing as well as I would've liked to play, for sure,» he said. «The beauty in this game is it's a team game. The frustrating part is that if you're a great competitor, you hold yourself to a standard that's not unrealistic, and I haven't reached that standard this year.»

Rodgers is under contract for 2025, but none of his compensation is guaranteed at this point. To bring him back, the Jets would have to exercise a $35 million option bonus. He also has a $2.5 million base salary. His cap charge would be a manageable $23.5 million.

Rodgers expressed optimism, saying «the verdict is still not out on this season yet.» The Jets, coming off a 31-6 drubbing by the Arizona Cardinals, face the Indianapolis Colts (4-6) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

The Jets are 1-4 since firing Robert Saleh and