Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes to help the New York Jets crush the Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes on Sunday, 32-20. It may have been the 41-year-old quarterback’s final game as rumors have swirled about his impending retirement for weeks. Despite a lackluster season, Rodgers became the fifth player in NFL history to reach the 500-touchdown pass plateau for his career.
After the game, Rodgers addressed his next steps, stating, “We’ll have the conversations in the next few days. Whatever happens out of there, I don’t know if anything will be definitive coming out of those. But I just need some time away to think about my future in the game, and my future here if they want me to be a part of the next phase or if they’re ready to move on. Either way, I’m thankful for my two years here.”
Rodgers said he intended to meet with team owners Woody and Christopher Johnson, adding that he would not be “upset or offended” about their decision. The Jets acquired Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers prior to the 2023 season. He played four snaps in Week 1 before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. The team finished the year 5-12, leading to turmoil and a lackluster effort. Despite this, Rodgers had 3,897 passing yards and 28 touchdown passes, starting each game.