The NFL has fined New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers $11,255 for a late hit against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. This comes as the Jets prepare to end their dismal 2024 season, with a record of 4-12. The team had expected to make a playoff run in 2023, but a season-ending injury to Rodgers halted their progress.
Despite flashes of brilliance, Rodgers has struggled to regain his pre-injury form, looking more like a 41-year-old quarterback coming off a serious injury. The fine for the late hit may seem fitting, as the season comes to a close and the Jets search for a new head coach and general manager.
In their final game of the season, the Jets will face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The team has shown flashes of improvement, but ultimately ended the season on a low note, trailing 42-0 at one point last week before scoring twice in the fourth quarter with Tyrod Taylor replacing Rodgers.
