The honeymoon is formally over.
The New York Jets’ tumultuous season has led to an enormous overhaul that noticed proprietor Woody Johnson hearth head coach Robert Saleh and normal supervisor Joe Douglas in a span of just some weeks, and, based on a report, the quarterback place may very well be subsequent on the chopping block.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) celebrates as officers evaluation a catch by large receiver Garrett Wilson (5) throughout the second half of a sport towards the Houston Texans, Oct. 31, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Picture/Seth Wenig)
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Saturday that tensions between Johnson and Aaron Rodgers have boiled over this season, which started with Tremendous Bowl aspirations.
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Sources advised the NFL insider that Johnson has misplaced confidence in Rodgers’ potential to finish the Jets 14-season playoff drought, and whereas no choices have been made, Rodgers “may very well be positioned on injured reserve or presumably benched over the subsequent few weeks.”
Sources across the league even speculated the four-time league MVP may very well be lower earlier than the season ends.
However the feeling is reportedly mutual.
New York Jets proprietor Woody Johnson, left, talks with Aaron Rodgers earlier than a sport towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at MetLife Stadium Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Photos)
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Russini reported that the connection between Johnson and Rodgers has been strained for months, and, based on sources with the crew and across the league, the previous Inexperienced Bay Packers star needs to play subsequent season, simply not with the Jets.
The report follows an earlier report from the publication that indicated Johnson’s want to bench Rodgers after the crew’s Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos. In accordance with sources, Johnson was talked out of the transfer, however, after one other loss, the choice to fireplace Saleh was made.
Hoping to restart the offense, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was then stripped of play-calling duties just some days later in favor of passing sport coordinator Todd Downing. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, the crew’s one shiny spot on the time, was additionally promoted to interim head coach.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the sector after the Jets misplaced to the Indianapolis Colts Nov. 17, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Picture/Adam Starvation)
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Regardless of the adjustments, the Jets went 1-5 after Saleh’s exit and sit at third within the AFC East with a 3-8 file heading into their bye week. Douglas was fired this week after the crew’s newest loss, and the Jets seem additional away from a playoff push than ever earlier than.
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