Jets' Nick Bawden, who was cut amid Aaron Rodgers' IR saga, sets record straight about his release

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All the drama is being resolved regarding Aaron Rodgers' return from injured reserve.

The New York Jets activated the quarterback from IR, despite saying he would not play in a game this season, so he can practice with the team as part of his rehab from a torn Achilles.

However, bringing him back to the 53-man roster meant cutting someone, so fullback Nick Bawden was released. 

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New York Jets fullback Nick Bawden at MetLife Stadium.  (Robert Deutsch-USA Today Sports)

Bawden, though, was quickly signed back to the practice squad. The Jets elevated him for this past weekend's game and will do so for Weeks 17 and 18, so he could still play (Bawden's salary this year is guaranteed no matter what, as he is a three-year veteran).

But some believed Rodgers made the call to come back from IR, not caring about another teammate's fate.

Bawden, himself, even said that is "so far from the truth," even saying Rodgers called him personally to discuss the matter.

Aaron Rodgers reacts on the field after the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New York Jets 27-6 at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 6, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)

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"It meant a lot. He was really candid with what his interpretation was of what went down, and I just appreciated his honesty and candor," Bawden told the New York Post earlier this week. "That’s just the type of guy Aaron is, so it didn’t surprise me at all. He FaceTimed me, so I got to see his face through the phone. It was an interesting situation