How does Aaron Rodgers' season-ending injury impact his Jets contract? Here's a breakdown
Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles in just his fourth snap for the New York Jets, and, as a result, the course of the 2023 NFL season has changed.
In relief, Zach Wilson guided the Jets to win, but it's still unclear who may be the long-term starter. The Green Bay Packers, on the other hand, will get a different draft selection from the Jets depending on how much Rodgers plays. Rodgers' contract, which he revised in the offseason after joining Gang Green, is an additional factor to take into account.
What is Aaron Rodgers' contract with the Jets?
Rodgers and the Jets agreed to a new two-year, $75 million contract on August 1. He had originally been expecting $110 million over two years, so the contract marked a wage decrease. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, he wanted to offer the Jets greater roster flexibility so they could add better players.
According to Over the Cap, Rodgers' current deal is worth $112.5 million over three years, but the final year (2025) is a bonus option with no guaranteed money.
The Jets may now have to deal with this unexpected reality: life without their greatest offseason acquisition. After restocking its offensive line in the hopes of overcoming a 12-season postseason drought, the team announced on Tuesday that Rodgers had sustained a season-ending ruptured Achilles. Worse so, it seriously questioned Super Bowl ambitions that had begun to boil following a strong offseason.
But on Monday night, a model for how New York will negotiate Life After Rodgers may have materialized. Josh Allen, the quarterback for Buffalo, was subjected to nine hits, four sacks, and four fumbles thanks to the Jets' tenacious defense. Zach Wilson, the backup quarterback, learned from his previous errors and performed admirably in the fourth and extra period. And maybe out of necessity, New York found its new provocative identity.
Breece Hall, a running back who missed all of last season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, returned this season and exploded for two powerful runs, including one of 83 yards in the second quarter that helped set up a field goal. Hall had 11 touches for 147 total yards in the end.
Cook, a new team member who joined on in August, contributed 59 yards after contact. The Jets outgained Buffalo on the run by a score of 172-97, averaging 6.1 yards per carry.
We made an effort to create the club around No. 8, but Cook said, "I think we still have a really good team with the pieces we have." "With Aaron Rodgers playing in it, this league is better. Sometimes the ball rolls erratically.
Zach Wilson in particular will need to adopt an efficient style of play, cut down on mistakes, and maintain his footing. Additionally, the Jets won't be able to score as many points as they did on Monday night, when only one of their three excursions into the end zone resulted in a touchdown.
Lazard informed USA TODAY Sports that a recalibration would be necessary. We must just endure and maintain our concentration during the challenging moments. Trying to make everything perfect might sometimes cause you to lose sight of the greater picture. The greatest way we can honor Aaron is to go out and play hard and pick it up because, at the end of the day, he wants to win.
However, the defense will play a key role in how New York handles Rodgers' absence. In most important areas, this team has the potential to become the best in the league. Despite the franchise's highly unpredictable quarterback play, it already helped last year's squad to seven victories. To put it simply, the Jets defense must serve as an example for the rest of the club.
Robert Saleh, the Jets' head coach, remarked after the game, "Personally, I didn't learn anything. "I believe we are all aware of the situation in that locker room. We'll probably keep talking while playing, in my opinion.
