FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets-Aaron Rodgers marriage appears to be ending after two disappointing seasons, as the future Hall of Fame quarterback is unlikely to remain with the team in 2025, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
Rodgers, 41, flew to New Jersey last week to meet with new coach Aaron Glenn and new general manager Darren Mougey, a source confirmed to ESPN. Fox Sports reported Sunday that Rodgers was informed in that meeting that the team has decided to part ways with him.
A Jets spokesman declined to confirm the report.
Glenn has been in contact with Rodgers since he was hired, as part of an evolving discussion on the quarterback's future. Glenn was noncommittal on Rodgers at his introductory news conference on Jan. 27, saying he wanted to meet with him before choosing a direction at quarterback.
A formal announcement is likely in the coming days.
Rodgers accounted for 18 starts, six victories, one highly publicized Achilles tear and countless headlines in his two years with the Jets. It's unclear whether he will continue his career; he has maintained that he's undecided on a 21st season.
The future Hall of Famer has one year remaining on his contract, a nonguaranteed $37.5 million. He was due to count $23.5 million on the cap.
The Jets will be left with $49 million in «dead» money, which can be spread over two years if he's designated a post-June 1 cut. In that case, they would have to carry his $23.5 million on the cap until June 1. At that point, he'd count $14 million in 2025, a net savings of $9.5 million.
However, in the June 1 scenario, there would be a $35 million charge in 2026.
If he opts for retirement, the same accounting applies.
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