FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers gave the people what they wanted.
On Thursday New York Jets fans were in attendance for the first time this training camp. When Rodgers took the field and spun a football on his hand, they bellowed. It only got louder once team drills started and on the first play, Rodgers bombed it to star wide receiver Garrett Wilson down the left sideline for a 40-yard touchdown.
Wilson got behind cornerback D.J. Reed and Rodgers placed it perfectly.
IT’S SO BEAUTIFUL 🎯🎯🎯 @AaronRodgers12 | @GarrettWilson_V pic.twitter.com/rCgtyu4Fsp — New York Jets (@nyjets) July 25, 2024 If Wednesday’s practice was bumpy for the offense , Thursday’s was anything but.
Rodgers looked like Rodgers. Here are some observations from Thursday’s practice: Rodgers in control He was dealing. It wasn’t until late in the practice that a Rodgers pass even hit the ground, discounting an incompletion on a pass during seven-on-seven (intended for Wilson, against Reed) that probably would’ve been flagged for defensive pass interference.
Advertisement The Wilson pass was the highlight of the day, though Wilson had gained sizable separation from Reed — he was fairly wide open. On Rodgers’ second pass, he hit Allen Lazard at the sideline. He connected with tight end Jeremy Ruckert on a no-look pass during seven-on-seven drills.
Rodgers was 3-for-3 in his next run of 11-on-11, connecting with Breece Hall , Tyler Conklin and Wilson again. In the next session, Rodg.