Aaron Rodgers Rumors: Jets' Woody Johnson 'Isn't Expected to Want' Star as QB in 2025

Aaron Rodgers' long-term future with the New York Jets may not be his decision.

Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reported that while Rodgers may not even desire to return to the Jets, team owner Woody Johnson likely will not even "want" the 40-year-old back with the team in 2025 unless his play significantly improves.

"At this point, Rodgers likely won't want to return to this situation anyway, with owner Woody Johnson cleaning house, firing Douglas, and likely moving on from Ulbrich and Hackett, Rodgers' close friend. Johnson — who suggested benching Rodgers after a Week 4 loss to the Broncos, according to sources — isn't expected to want Rodgers back in 2025 anyway, though certainly things can change if Rodgers' play improves over the final six weeks of the season."

Rodgers joined the Jets with significant expectations ahead of the 2023 season but a torn Achilles ended that season after just four plays. His 2024 season has not been derailed by injuries but his and the Jets on-field play has been a problem.

Rodgers has thrown for 2,442 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2024 but New York has slumped to a 3-8 start to the season. While he hasn't been particularly poor, he hasn't performed to his previous caliber and truly looks his age.

The Jets could be in line for a high pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and could be enticed by some of the quarterback options at the top of the Draft. The team could opt for a different bridge quarterback to ease the rookie in and allow Rodgers to head to a team that is closer to contention.

Rodgers is under contract through 2025, so releasing him would trigger a dead cap hit of $49 million. However, fully moving on from the current situation may be worth it for both Rodgers and the Jets.