The New York Jets have made a major move in the NFL, reaching an agreement to trade for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. This is a huge move for the Jets, who have been searching for a franchise quarterback for years.
Rodgers is a two-time MVP and six-time Pro Bowler. He has been one of the most successful quarterbacks in the NFL over the past decade, leading the Packers to multiple playoff appearances and a Super Bowl victory in 2011. He has also been one of the most consistent passers in the league, throwing for over 4,000 yards in eight of the last nine seasons.
The Jets have been searching for a franchise quarterback since the retirement of Joe Namath in 1977. They have had some success with quarterbacks such as Chad Pennington and Mark Sanchez, but they have not been able to find a long-term solution at the position.
The addition of Rodgers gives the Jets a legitimate franchise quarterback and a chance to compete for a championship. He will be surrounded by a talented group of skill players, including wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Breshad Perriman, running back Le’Veon Bell, and tight end Chris Herndon.
The trade also gives the Jets some much-needed salary cap relief. Rodgers is set to make $37.2 million in 2021, but the Jets will only be responsible for $22 million of that due to the structure of the trade. This will give them some much-needed flexibility to make other moves this offseason.
The addition of Rodgers is a major move for the Jets and could be the start of something special in New York. He gives them a legitimate chance to compete for a championship and could be the missing piece that finally brings a Lombardi Trophy back to the Big Apple.
