Packers’ Aaron Jones wants Aaron Rodgers back in Green Bay, suggests different veteran QB for Jets

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Aaron Rodgers is reportedly speaking with the New York Jets about his football future, but his teammate in Green Bay hopes he stays put. 

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones joined NFL Network’s "Good Morning Football" on Tuesday, saying he hopes Rodgers’ days in Green Bay are not numbered. 

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers waves to fans after the Los Angeles Rams game in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

"I hope he is not going nowhere," Jones said, according to NFL Network. "Especially not Vegas [Raiders]. You know he played with Tae (Davante Adams), so I hope that wouldn't happen. He's my quarterback, so I hope he's back. If he's back, we are ready to ball with him. If not, then we have Jordan Love, who's more than capable, and he's ready to ball as well and ready for his shot."

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The Jets are in desperate need of a quarterback after Zach Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, regressed in his second season. 

Jets owner Woody Johnson has made it clear the team intends to pursue a veteran quarterback this offseason, but Jones suggested a different target for New York. 

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with Aaron Jones during the Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

"I definitely keep seeing that everywhere the Jets want him, but as of right now, he's in Green Bay if he comes back and plays," Jones said. "I don't want him going anywhere. You guys (Jets fans) can have one of those veteran quarterbacks. Jimmy G