Latest Aaron Rodgers News

Aaron Rodgers not expected to have any restrictions in the Jets' next phase of offseason workouts

May. 03, 2024 16:45 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is on track to be on the field without limitations for the New York Jets in a few weeks. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday after the team's first day of rookie minicamp practices that Rodgers has looked good as he continues to work his way back...

Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

Apr. 27, 2024 21:37 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets traded down and got a protector. Then they traded up and grabbed a playmaker. General manager Joe Douglas kept wheeling and dealing throughout the three days of the NFL draft as the Jets focused mostly on the offense to...

Jets trade down a spot and then take Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu at No. 11 in NFL draft

Apr. 26, 2024 00:10 AM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets went with protection over a pass catcher with their first-round pick in the NFL draft. Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu was selected at No. 11 overall by New York after the Jets traded down one spot Thursday night. ...

Jets trade quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos, AP source says

Apr. 22, 2024 18:27 PM EDT

Zach Wilson was expected to be the face of the franchise for the New York Jets. Instead, he became a symbol of disappointment. And now, the 2021 second overall draft pick will get the chance to rejuvenate his career with the Denver Broncos. The Jets traded Wilson to...

Packers have 11 draft picks to match NFL's top total. GM Brian Gutekunst wouldn't mind adding more

Apr. 22, 2024 14:45 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wouldn’t mind adding a few more picks to the league-leading total his team already is projected to have in this week’s draft. The Packers, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams currently have 11...

Jets GM Joe Douglas calls QB Zach Wilson an 'asset.' But the team remains open to trading him

Apr. 19, 2024 13:22 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson remains a member of the New York Jets. For now, at least. General manager Joe Douglas was non-committal on the future of the quarterback, who received permission by the Jets during the offseason to seek a trade after a disappointing three years...

Jets might have a tough call to make between a playmaker or protection at No. 10 in the NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 13:50 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The NFL draft board is wide open for Joe Douglas and the New York Jets. And they might end up facing quite the dilemma. With the 10th overall pick, Douglas could go with another playmaker to help Aaron Rodgers get the Jets into the end zone consistently. ...

NFL's first medical summit brought teams together to collaborate on improving player safety

Apr. 15, 2024 17:48 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL has implemented new rules, banned another type of tackle and introduced equipment aimed toward improving player safety. Keeping players healthy has been a priority for a league that had so many star players suffer significant injuries in 2023. Aaron...

Jets' Aaron Rodgers briefly thought playing career could be over after tearing his Achilles tendon

Apr. 10, 2024 21:24 PM EDT

Aaron Rodgers acknowledged during a podcast appearance this week he briefly thought his playing career could be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in the New York Jets’ season opener. “I was really thinking, ‘This is it. You don’t come back from this injury,’”...

ESPN executive Norby Williamson leaving network after nearly 40 years

Apr. 05, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Norby Williamson, ESPN's head of event and studio production, is leaving the network after nearly 40 years. The move was announced in a memo on Friday by Burke Magnus, the network's president for content. The move was first reported by the New York Post. ...