New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is widely viewed as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. He had a tremendous career with the Green Bay Packers before joining the New York Jets in the 2023 offseason. With the Jets scheduled to play the Miami Dolphins in their final game of the season on Sunday, a report suggested Aaron Rodgers could be playing his final NFL game.
Fans React to the Possibility That Aaron Rodgers Will Be Playing His Final NFL Game on Sunday
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that several people close to Rodgers are preparing for the game against Miami to be the last in his illustrious career. Several fans responded to this post on X. There were mixed reactions to the possibility of his retirement.
From @NFLGameDay: #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers sounded like a player who may be playing his last game; Plus, #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is up in the air for next week (if they advance). pic.twitter.com/WkuxndSHfX
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2025
“It’s time for him to go! It doesn’t make it any less sad and candidly he needs to go…. But…. You recognize how much he has given to this game and you still have to respect that and honor the journey!” one fan wrote.
“I doubt he would go out like this… but maybe it’s his last bcuz nobody will take him next year. Or the teams that would take him, he doesn’t want to go there,” one fan commented.
“He’s not going to make that decision quickly. He’s going to see his opportunities first. He’d be silly not to,” one fan added.
Fans continued to make their opinions known in the comment section of the X post.
“Future Hall of Famer, despite how the past two seasons with the Jets have gone,” one fan wrote.
It should and I expect him to play his best. Not saying they will win but I expect this to be a very meaningful game,” one fan commented.
“Tbh I don’t see how he lets himself go out on such a bad note. He might try one more time with another team but I don’t see him playing any better,” one fan added.
Another claimed Rodgers just wants attention as the Jets’ season comes to an end. “Rodgers just wants attention – he’s not going to retire he wants to continue with the attention and money.”
Rodgers just wants attention – he's not going to retire he wants to continue with the attention and money
— Caisa (@caisaann) January 5, 2025
If this is Rodgers’ last game in the NFL, it would be a disappointing way to go out. After an excellent career in Green Bay, his time in New York has fell flat. He missed nearly his entire first season because of an Achilles injury. Then, despite entering this season with high hopes, the Jets only have four wins entering the Miami matchup.