The honeymoon is officially over.
of new york jets The tumultuous season led to a major overhaul in which owner Woody Johnson fired head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas in just a few weeks, with reports saying the next position would be quarterback. There is a possibility that it will happen.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates as officials check wide receiver Garrett Wilson's (5) catch during the second half of a game against the Houston Texans on October 31, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 8). (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Athletic's Deanna Russini reported on Saturday that tensions between Johnson and Johnson are rising. aaron rodgers This season, which started with Super Bowl aspirations, has simmered down.
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Sources told NFL officials that Johnson has lost confidence in Rodgers' ability to end the Jets' 14-season playoff drought, and while no decision has been made yet, Rodgers is “injured.” He could be put on reserve or be on the bench for the next few weeks.”
League officials are even speculating that the four-time league MVP could be fired before the end of the season.
However, the feeling is reportedly mutual.
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson (left) speaks with Aaron Rodgers before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium on October 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers on floating bench before Jets owner Woody Johnson fires coach, GM: Report
Coach Russini said the relationship between Johnson and Rodgers had been strained for several months, and team and league officials said the former green bay packers The star player wants to play again next season, but not with the Jets.
This report follows the magazine's previous report that Johnson indicated he wanted to bench Rodgers after the team lost to him in Week 4. Denver Broncos. Sources said Johnson was unable to consider a transfer, but the decision was made to fire Saleh after another loss.
Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who had hoped to restart the offense, was stripped of play-calling duties in favor of passing game coordinator Todd Downing just a few days later. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, the team's only bright spot at the time, was also promoted to interim head coach.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after the Jets' loss to the Indianapolis Colts on November 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Despite the changes, the Jets are 1-5 after Saleh's exit and sit in third place in the AFC East with a 3-8 record heading into the bye week. Douglas was fired this week following the team's recent losses, and the Jets look further away from making the playoffs than ever.
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