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Schefter: NFL Insiders Say 'Signs Point to' Aaron Rodgers Leaving Jets amid Rumors

Scott Polacek

Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the New York Jets may only last two seasons.

ESPN's Adam Schefter (1:25 mark) discussed the situation Sunday and said there are people around the NFL who believe the "signs point to" the veteran quarterback and AFC East team going their separate ways this offseason.

Rodgers may not be the only veteran leaving the Jets this offseason.

On Friday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said, "my understanding is the Jets have not been in contact with Davante Adams since the new general manager, Darren Mougey, and since the new head coach, Aaron Glenn, came in and took over."

That New York may want to move on from the 32-year-old Adams doesn't come as much of a surprise, as he is set to make $35.6 million in base salary in 2025 and again in 2026. That likely isn't the way the Mougey and Glenn want to utilize the team's resources as they begin their tenure, especially since Adams didn't lead to the hoped turnaround after the Jets landed him via trade.

Rodgers and Adams could be linked together seeing how they are friends and previously played together with the Green Bay Packers as well.

One of them heading elsewhere could motivate the other to also look for an exit plan even if the Jets would potentially be interested in a different solution.

Rodgers is 41 years old, so retirement could be an option. But he also has just one more season on his current contract and could look to play it out before he eventually hangs up his cleats and turns his attention toward his eventual Hall of Fame induction in Canton, Ohio.

From New York's perspective, getting out of the Rodgers business as it starts a new era with a new general manager and head coach might be enticing.

After all, the veteran quarterback generates plenty of headlines and attention and didn't look like the same quarterback who was so dominant in his peak with the Packers. In fact, he was 31st in the league in QBR during the 2024 campaign, per Pro Football Reference, and went just 5-12 as a starter in his first year back after the Achilles injury that ended his 2023 season in the first game.

It seems like the Jets might be ready to move on at the quarterback position, which could put a new signal-caller on the same timeline as the coach and G.M.

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