INDIANAPOLIS, IN (SNN-TV) – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said earlier today on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he intends to play for the New York Jets this season.
Rodgers said he made the decision on Friday and is not holding up a trade, which still isn’t finalized. The two teams and Rodgers remain in contact as they try to work through the final stages of a potential deal, which would include restructuring Rodgers’ contract and agreeing on trade compensation.
A contingent of Jets officials, including owner Woody Johnson, general manager Joe Douglas, coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, flew to California last week to meet with Rodgers.
Rodgers said it’s “bittersweet” to leave the Packers organization but that it’s clear it’s time for a change.
