Jets gave Aaron Rodgers ultimatum on 'Pat McAfee Show' appearances: report

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As reports swirl that the New York Jets will move on from Aaron Rodgers this offseason, his media appearances may factor into the decision.

Rodgers joined the Jets in the offseason ahead of the 2023 season after spending 18 years with the Green Bay Packers.

Before his departure, Rodgers found himself in some controversies, most notably when he said he was "immunized" against the COVID-19 virus. He also spoke fondly of the hallucinogen ayahuasca.

Then, shortly after what became his final game with the Packers, he went on a "darkness retreat."

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks on the field during the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 14, 2024.  (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Throughout this time, Rodgers had become a mainstay on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show," on which he had been known to push the envelope.

Rodgers has continued to make controversial headlines during his appearances on the show, including calling out Dr. Anthony Fauci for his vaccine measures, linking Jimmy Kimmel to Jeffrey Epstein and mocking "celebrities bought by China" ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

A new report from The Athletic claims new Jets brass told Rodgers he would not be allowed to appear on the show if he plays for the Jets in 2025.

"I was told that when they had conversations with Aaron Rodgers about what the future would look like, ‘If you’re going to be part of this team, you’re going to attend all of training camp, you’re not going to do Pat McAfee interviews anymore,'" Dianna Russini said on her "Scoop City" podcast. "They had a conversation