Aaron Rodgers Weighing Future with Jets, Open to 2025 Return 

Aaron Rodgers, a future Hall of Fame quarterback, is uncertain about continuing his career into a 21st NFL season amid a challenging year with the New York Jets. 

"I don't even know if I want to play yet, but New York would be my first option," Rodgers said Tuesday during his appearance on *The Pat McAfee Show*. 

This uncertainty marks a shift from his earlier stance in November, when Rodgers indicated he was likely to return for the 2025 season, saying, "I think so, yeah." 

Rodgers refuted recent reports suggesting he had communicated a desire to play elsewhere. "I haven't told anybody in my life that I want to play in 2025 and not on the Jets," he clarified. "That's 100% false. I actually said the opposite. I said that I'm going to wait and see what happens at the end of the season. ... There's a lot of things out of my control when it comes to that. But I've really enjoyed my time in New York. Obviously we haven't had the success that we've all wanted to have. But I've made some great friendships on the team." 

The Jets, currently 3-8 in games started by Rodgers, may be considering moving on from the 40-year-old quarterback. Reports indicate team owner Woody Johnson suggested after the Jets' Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos that Rodgers be benched due to concerns he was limiting the offense's effectiveness. 

Despite the team's struggles, Rodgers remains committed to the organization. "I came here to win here," he said. "So I'm not jumping off ship." 

However, he acknowledged that his future with the Jets will depend on the decisions of the team's new general manager and coaching staff. "At this point I'm open to everything and attached to nothing," Rodgers added. 

Rodgers also addressed speculation about his health, dismissing a report claiming he might be placed on injured reserve and had declined testing for his injuries. 

The Jets made significant moves to bolster their offense, acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams and offensive tackle Tyron Smith, aiming to break their playoff drought, which dates back to 2010. 

If Rodgers remains with the team, New York will owe him approximately $38 million next season, with $35 million tied to an option due before the 2025 campaign, according to Over The Cap.