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When all is said and done, Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the New York Jets could end up as an opinion-splitting era in his illustrious career. Throughout his career, Rodgers has been at the top of his game, settling in as one of the most talented quarterbacks to ever toss the pigskin.
On Sunday, Rodgers put on a bit of a show, leading the Jets to a 32-20 Week 18 victory over the Miami Dolphins in what was only their fifth win of the season. The 10-time Pro Bowler ended the evening going 23-of-36 for 274 yards and throwing TD passes to Tyler Conklin, Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Breece Hall.
The first TD throw to Conklin brought up his 500th career TD, becoming only the fifth quarterback to achieve that milestone after Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508).
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Carolina Panthers icon Greg Olsen was on the broadcast for the Dolphins versus Jets game and believes Rodgers sent a message to the rest of the NFL's QB-needy teams by throwing for 274 yards and four touchdowns against Miami.
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Olsen said:
“This is the best version of Aaron Rodgers we’ve seen all year. We’ve talked a lot about whether he can still play, whether he can still move, whether he can do all of the physical things. Coming into today, he had five touchdown passes under pressure or on the move through 17 weeks. He’s thrown four today – the most by any quarterback the entire season.”
Aaron Rodgers open to taking a pay cut to return to New York Jets
Rodgers signed a three-year, $112.5 million deal after being traded to the Jets and spent the first year on the treatment table after suffering an Achilles injury in the first game of the season. The four-time MVP said he pondered retiring while recovering from the injury, given how long and grueling the process was.
Cut to 2025 and Rodgers has suited up in all the games of the season despite dealing with multiple nagging injuries. His season ended with a 63% completion rate, 3,897 yards, 28 TDs and 11 INTs.
In an interview late last year, given the knowledge that his future with the franchise was up in the air, Rodgers told reporters he would be open to exploring a pay cut to make things easier for the franchise.
"Yeah, I'm open to everything," Rodgers said.
As things stand, if Rodgers is on the roster next season, the Jets' cap charge would stand at $23.5 million. The Jets will also have to pay him a $35 million option bonus by the first regular-season game in addition to a $2.5 million base salary.
There's also the little matter of paying Davante Adams, who is owed $35.64 million next year and the year after, though the Jets could redo his deal as well.
Do you think Aaron Rodgers will return under center for the Jets next season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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