NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport revealed on Sunday, January 26 that Aaron Glenn is “open” to Aaron Rodgers returning to the New York Jets in 2025.
From his understanding, he also said that Rodgers is open to the idea of playing under Glenn.
Rapoport shared that revelation on “NFL Gameday Morning” ahead of the conference championship games.
.@RapSheet said Aaron Glenn is “open” to having Aaron Rodgers back in 2025 & that Rodgers is open to returning to the #Jets w/ AG as the HC.
Okay okay okay https://t.co/mphdLO76Gv
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) January 26, 2025
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The Rodgers Decision is a Big One for Glenn
Gang Green has some new men in charge of the operation. Aaron Glenn was hired as the next head coach and Darren Mougey was hired as the next general manager.
One of the first monumental decisions for this regime is what to do with Rodgers.
Rodgers, 41, is coming off his second season with the Jets. A blown Achilles wiped away the first, but in year two the four-time NFL MVP was able to start and finish the season.
That is the first time a Jets quarterback has been able to say that since 2015 when Ryan Fitzpatrick crossed that off of his bucket list.
Rodgers finished the year with 3,897 passing yards, 28 touchdowns to 11 interceptions, and he completed 63% of his passes.
Those were intriguing numbers and you’d think another year removed from his Achilles injury Rodgers could be even better in 2025.
Rodgers Has to Make a Decision on His Future
The veteran passer still has to decide if he wants to play the game of football. Rodgers has said on multiple occasions that he won’t reach that decision until after the Jets hire their new brass.
Check that one off the bucket list – as the Jets have hired Glenn and Mougey to run the ship.
If Rodgers wants to play the game of football and the Jets want him back, then everything is all worked out.
If Rodgers wants to retire, then the Jets have no choice but to move on.
However, where things get complicated is if Rodgers wants to keep playing but not for the Jets or the team is ready to move on and Rodgers isn’t.
That would force the Jets to cut ties by either releasing Rodgers or trading him if another team is interested.
If the Jets want to move on there aren’t many obvious replacement options available. The team holds the No. 7 overall pick in a weak QB class. Free agency options are non-existent and unproven.
The best option for both parties might be each other. Glenn is a defensive coach and Rodgers is a more than serviceable quarterback at least for 2025 as this new regime tries to put this team back together and build something toward the future.
The only reason why Glenn might not want Rodgers is because of the culture. Rodgers is more than just a quarterback – he has his own planetary orbit of culture. For a new regime taking over, it might prove difficult to coexist with that.
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