The Jets and their fans can now refocus on getting Aaron Rodgers back on the football field.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had considered Mr. Rogers as a candidate, but now plans to select Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. According to Mediaite’s report on Saturday.
Kennedy told the New York Times earlier this week that Jets quarterback Jesse Ventura, a former professional wrestler and former Minnesota governor, was also among the people he was considering as part of his bid for the White House.
But according to Mediaite, Kennedy is now likely to arrest Mr. Shanahan, 38. Shanahan is a California-based attorney who previously donated more than $4 million to the American Values 2024 Super PAC to fund presidential candidates’ Super Bowl 2024 commercials. According to the Times.
Friday, Pro Football Talk reported The Jets did not believe Rodgers would join Kennedy’s camp, but the quarterback was “off the grid” this week and did not inform the team of any decision.
Pat McAfee said that when the Times article broke this week, Mr. Rogers was traveling to Costa Rica to use the hallucinogen ayahuasca.
“That man was known to the world because [Rodgers] McAfee said Wednesday on his eponymous ESPN show.
Now the Jets and Rodgers can look to move him back under center without the immediate threat of political conflict.
Rodgers recently appeared on the Keep Hammering Collective podcast and said he hopes the Jets strengthen their offensive line and add another receiver.
And early in free agency, the Jets rebuilt the line of scrimmage for Rodgers.
On Friday night, they acquired eight-time Pro Bowl tackle Tyron Smith on a one-year deal, making the biggest splash yet, confirmed by the Post’s Brian Costello.
Smith, a second-team All-Pro selection last season, will likely be tasked with covering Rodgers’ blind spots.
Gang Green also agreed to a two-year deal with guard John Simpson and reacquired right tackle Morgan Moses in a trade with the Ravens this week.
The Jets allowed 64 sacks in 2023, tied for fourth in the NFL.
Rodgers notably played just four snaps in his debut season with the Jets, tearing his Achilles tendon under pressure from Buffalo’s pass rush during the opening drive against the Bills in Week 1.
