New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t ready to hang up the cleats just yet. Thanks to a meager 3-7 start to the season, the Jets currently stand as a far shot to make the playoffs despite entering the year with Super Bowl aspirations. With little else but pride to play for the remainder of the season, the focus in New York has already shifted to the 2025-26 campaign - and Rodgers’ role in it.
On Wednesday, Rodgers was asked if he still wanted to play next season. "I think so, yeah," the four-time MVP replied - his answer hardly exuding the bullish confidence that prior responses to the question displayed. Chicago Bears' Gervon Dexter dreamed of career in other sport before NFL epiphany Jared Verse confident in NFC success despite Rams' lackluster 2024 results Rodgers’ slight hesitation when committing himself to another year of playing in New York is for good reason.
Should the Jets continue to spiral downward this season, an extensive rebuild will likely take place over the offseason. As for Rodgers, he’s set to turn 41 years old in less than 20 days - and, at times, looking his age on the field when he displays a lack of mobility or is slow to get up after a big hit. The star signal-caller has additionally battled a myriad of health setbacks, including hamstring, knee, and ankle injuries, but has yet to miss any playing time this year.
According to Rodgers, however, the disappointing outcome of this season will have little impact on his decision to suit up n.
