Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets lost 40-14 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. The team is now 4-12, and the fans have had enough with the veteran quarterback.
Rodgers’ level of play improved over the season, but he struggled a lot against the Bills. He completed 12 of his 18 throws for 112 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions. The team failed to score a single point with him as the quarterback, which is a big concern.
Jets Fans React to Aaron Rodgers’ Performance vs. Bills
The team has let down the Jets fans and Rodgers throughout the season. The 41-year-old quarterback is in the 20th season of his NFL career and hasn’t played up to his standards since returning from the Achilles injury he suffered last year.
Some fans suggested that the four-time NFL MVP should retire. Here are the fans’ reactions on social media:
Aaron Rodgers is COOKED. Officially. Time to retire
— Bc (@Sensei_de_tre) December 29, 2024
“Has Aaron Rodgers announced who is responsible for his terrible performance this week? Teammate or coaches?” questioned one fan.
Another fan added, “Rodgers has destroyed the Jets.”
Aaron Rodgers should retire
— 🏴☠️🐃🐃🐃🏴☠️ (@charlesh3321) December 29, 2024
“Aaron Rodgers has to go,” said a fan.
“The world will be a better place when Aaron Rodgers retires,” wrote another fan.
Aaron Rodgers needs to pack it up and retire lol sucks to see a HOF player go out like this
— Michael B (@Lilmikyb) December 29, 2024
The Jets were viewed as a Super Bowl contender coming into the season, but instead, they’ll probably end up with a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The franchise has already fired head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas, but the results have not improved.
Jets owner Woody Johnson is facing pressure from the fans to make tough decisions in the upcoming offseason. Many fans have expressed they do not want Rodgers back on the team, and some even think the quarterback himself doesn’t want to play for them in 2025. But the future Hall of Famer still has one year left on his contract, and releasing Rodgers could limit the Jets’ ability to construct a better roster.
Garrett Wilson’s Future With the Jets Depends on Rodgers
Before the Jets’ Week 17 games, reports emerged about Garrett Wilson potentially asking to get traded by the team if Rodgers is still on the roster next season. This is a huge development, as the franchise cannot afford to lose a talented young receiver like Wilson.
There have been growing concerns about Rodgers’ relationship with Wilson in the last few weeks. If the Ohio State product doesn’t want to play with the veteran quarterback, the Jets might be forced to part ways with Rodgers, even though it could result in a significant dead cap hit.
Rap: Garrett Wilson could request trade if Aaron Rodgers is Jets QB in 2025.
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) December 29, 2024
Wilson has the potential to become one of the best wide receivers in the league, and trading him away to get another year with Rodgers might not be wise.
Nobody knows whether the former Green Bay Packers quarterback will continue to play beyond this season. Rodgers has thought about retirement for several years now, and although he still has the competitive spirit to play in the league, he has always been quite unpredictable.
The Cleveland Browns have emerged as a potential landing spot for Rodgers next season. The AFC North franchise is looking to add completion to their quarterback room for Deshaun Watson, and the Jets quarterback, along with Kirk Cousins, are being viewed as two potential candidates to join them in 2025.