Aaron Rodgers was hoping to give the Vince Lombardi Trophy the Jets won after winning Super Bowl III some company when he joined the team two years ago. Rodgers instead endured two challenging seasons with the Jets that ended in an unceremonious fashion.
Rodgers, who signed with the Steelers this offseason after he was released by the Jets, was recently asked what message he would give to New York’s fan base. Rodgers and the Steelers will travel to New York to face the Jets in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season.
“I really embraced my time there and put as much as myself into it as I possibly could,” Rodgers said on Adam Schein’s radio show. “I really wanted to win there. I really did. I have a lot of appreciation for the special moments. There weren’t a ton of them, but you know, one of the coolest moments, unfortunately, four plays later, was all taken away. But running down that field. It was a special night, and even though it ended very shortly thereafter, that’ll always be kind of a special snapshot.
“I wish it had gone differently up there, for sure. But, you know, I put all I had into it. I mean, tore my Achilles and battled my ass to come back to practice to inspire the guys and hoped to come back. You know, I put a lot into it, and I’m sorry it didn’t work out, but I’m thankful for the couple special moments that were had.”
As Rodgers alluded to, his first regular season as a Jet began with him running out onto the field carrying an American flag in Week 1 on what was the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The sellout crowd, which was already buzzing with anticipation, reached a frenzied pitch when Rodgers ran out onto the field.
Everything changed, however, on the Jets’ fourth offensive play, when Rodgers suffered what turned out to be a season-ending injury after getting sacked by Bills pass rusher Leonard Floyd. Rodgers amazingly was able to return to practice by late November, but with the Jets’ playoff hopes all but diminished, the decision was made to sit out for the remainder of the season while shifting the focus toward 2024.
10 things we learned from 2025 NFL preseason: Giants’ succession plan unfolding; Jets, 49ers to lean on run
Cody Benjamin
Rodgers played in each of New York’s 17 games in 2024 (a pretty significant achievement in itself), but it was a highly-disappointing season for the Jets, who slugged through a 5-12 season that included the in-season firings of coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas. From an individual standpoint, Rodgers played well but not at his typical MVP level. He threw for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns, but he also threw 11 interceptions (which is tied for the third-most in a single season for his career) while completing 63% of his passes, his lowest total since 2019.
While he takes stock in the fact that he played in every game last year, Rodgers isn’t taking much else from his lone full season as the Jets’ starting quarterback. He said that individual statistics won’t define his first season as Pittsburgh’s QB1.
“How I played last year, how I played in 2021, how I played in 2011 don’t really mean anything,” Rodgers said. “All that matters is how you play the year you’re in. ‘What have you done for me lately,’ is the NFL, and you know, I’ve been going through my process and learning offense to continue to master that, getting on the same page with my guys and [Arthur Smith].
“I’m excited about what we can do this year, but I have no personal prognostications. I have no specific goals that I would share publicly or things that I need to do to be judged on the season. You’re going to be judged by how many wins your team has, how far you go into playoffs. Obviously, because of the recent playoff struggles here; I know that’s well documented. In the end, it’s just, can you be consistent — week in week out — with your performance and your leadership, and can you represent the organization the right way — on and off the field — and be a good teammate. Those are kind of the bars. You do those things and you have success, and everything else comes your way.”
It’s no coincidence that the Steelers and Jets are facing each other in Week 1. The NFL’s schedule makers are tasked with filling each week on the regular-season calendar with as many compelling games as possible. Given what transpired this past season (the Steelers and Jets essentially swapped starting quarterbacks, with Rodgers coming to Pittsburgh and Justin Fields signing with New York), this matchup promises to be one of the most intriguing ones in Week 1.
While the matchup has plenty of storylines, Rodgers didn’t pay his first matchup against his most recent former team any lip service. In short, the 41-year-old, four-time league MVP is — at least publicly — looking at this matchup as the first in a long 17-game regular season.
“Probably nowhere near where it might be made out,” Rodgers said when asked about Pittsburgh’s Week 1 matchup. “You know, a lot has changed over there. You know, coaching staff wise, player wise. Obviously, I have friendships over there, but it’s one game out of 17. And you know, at 5 p.m. ET that Sunday, it’s only getting on to the next game. So that’s just the way it is.”
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Sidelined By ‘Recurring’ Neck Nerve Issue
All-Star Freddie Freeman was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Wednesday because of a nerve issue in his neck.Manager Dave Roberts said Freeman had a "stinger," which typically affects a network of nerves extending from the neck into the shoulder and arm."It’s something that is recurring, but it’s been kind of showing itself a little bit the last couple days," Roberts said. "I think that just giving him a couple days, with the off day tomorrow, he'll be back on Friday."Kiké Hernández was set to start at first base in place of Freeman against the Cincinnati Reds. Hernández was 2 for 3 with a run scored Tuesday in his first game since July 6, when he went on the injured list.Freeman was 1 for 4 with a double in the Dodgers' 6-3 win Tuesday. He leads the National […]
Corinthians não reverte transferban e Nicola explica entrave: “Santos Laguna foi ignorado por Augusto Melo”
Neo Química Arena antes de jogo do Corinthians. (Foto: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)O Corinthians vive uma fase muito complicada na sua administração, agora impedido de contratar novos jogadores. Isso porque o Timão sofreu um transferban da FIFA, devido à falta de pagamento da transferência de Félix Torres, vindo do Santos Laguna, do México. Assim, Jorge Nicola deu detalhes de como anda a negociação e revelou que o clube mexicano está irredutível, alegando ter sido ignorado. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADETransferban do Corinthians deve continuarO Corinthians tem um prazo para realizar o pagamento da dívida: terça-feira, 2 de setembro. Só assim, o Timão poderá se livrar do transferban e registrar novos reforços para a sequência da temporada. Assim, Nicola assegurou que antes de resolver isso, não adianta avançar com negociações.“O Timão pode não conseguir se livrar do transferban até a próxima terça-feira. Por que eu […]
Corinthians não reverte transferban e Nicola explica entrave: “Santos Laguna foi ignorado por Augusto Melo”
Neo Química Arena antes de jogo do Corinthians. (Foto: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)O Corinthians vive uma fase muito complicada na sua administração, agora impedido de contratar novos jogadores. Isso porque o Timão sofreu um transferban da FIFA, devido à falta de pagamento da transferência de Félix Torres, vindo do Santos Laguna, do México. Assim, Jorge Nicola deu detalhes de como anda a negociação e revelou que o clube mexicano está irredutível, alegando ter sido ignorado. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADETransferban do Corinthians deve continuarO Corinthians tem um prazo para realizar o pagamento da dívida: terça-feira, 2 de setembro. Só assim, o Timão poderá se livrar do transferban e registrar novos reforços para a sequência da temporada. Assim, Nicola assegurou que antes de resolver isso, não adianta avançar com negociações.“O Timão pode não conseguir se livrar do transferban até a próxima terça-feira. Por que eu […]
Torcedores do Flamengo reagem à provocação de Gabigol direcionada ao Atlético-MG: “Sabe entrar na mente”
Gabigol, atacante do Cruzeiro, em presença no Mineirão (Gustavo Aleixo / Cruzeiro)Gabigol, presente na Arena MRV, chamou atenção antes mesmo da bola rolar em Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro. Carrasco do Galo na temporada anterior, em que ainda estava no Flamengo, o camisa 9 fez questão de rebater os torcedores rivais que não aliviaram durante o aquecimento. Neste cenário, o título conquistado no estádio, consolidado com o gol de Plata, serviu de resposta durante o momento. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEAntes da confirmação do título, Gabigol anotou dois gols contra o Atlético-MG, no Maracanã. Por conta do primeiro troféu levantado na Arena MRV ter sido do Flamengo, o cenário inesquecível fez o atacante gesticular, com as mãos, o movimento de erguer a taça da Copa do Brasil.Torcedores reagem à provocaçãoConsiderado por grande parte da torcida como o segundo maior ídolo da história do Flamengo, Gabigol […]
Bears go from worst to 1st? ‘First Things First’ crew predicts AFC, NFC North winners
The Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions have won the AFC and NFC North in each of the last two seasons, but can they keep that streak alive?The Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers each have a shot to challenge the Ravens. Both those teams are polar opposites as the Bengals sport a young, prolific offensive attack, while the Steelers rely on their defense and signed Aaron Rodgers to be a game-managing quarterback. The Cleveland Browns are in a rebuild period with a pair of exciting rookies — Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. The Lions' crown could be taken by the Green Bay Packers, who have made the playoffs in each of Jordan Love's first two seasons as the starter. Will the Minnesota Vikings use this season to develop J.J. McCarthy or contend for the division title like last season? And will […]
As últimas notícias do mercado: as contratações e os rumores de transferências que estão na ordem do dia
Atualizado a 28 de agosto ©IMAGO Já nos encontramos em pleno verão e, por isso, o mercado está ao rubro, com os clubes a acelerarem as negociações de forma a tentarem fechar as contratações de novos jogadores para 2025/26. Fórum Transfermarkt Queres discutir estas transferências e rumores com outros adeptos? Junta-te à conversa no fórum e partilha a tua opinião Acede ao fórum Dos gigantes europeus às movimentações das equipas da Liga Portuguesa, fica a par das notícias que têm agitado o mercado nas últimas horas.As últimas notícias do mercadoConrad Harder está agora mais longe do AC Milan. Segundo o 'Record', o clube italiano chegou a acordo com o Sporting para a transferência do dinamarquês, por 24 milhões de euros mais 3 milhões por objetivos, mas o facto de o emblema de Alvalade não ter assegurado a contratação de outro […]
Related
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Sidelined By ‘Recurring’ Neck Nerve Issue
All-Star Freddie Freeman was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Wednesday because of a nerve issue in his neck.Manager Dave Roberts said Freeman had a "stinger," which typically affects a network of nerves extending from the neck into the shoulder and arm."It’s something that is recurring, but it’s been kind of showing itself a little bit the last couple days," Roberts said. "I think that just giving him a couple days, with the off day tomorrow, he'll be back on Friday."Kiké Hernández was set to start at first base in place of Freeman against the Cincinnati Reds. Hernández was 2 for 3 with a run scored Tuesday in his first game since July 6, when he went on the injured list.Freeman was 1 for 4 with a double in the Dodgers' 6-3 win Tuesday. He leads the National […]
Corinthians não reverte transferban e Nicola explica entrave: “Santos Laguna foi ignorado por Augusto Melo”
Neo Química Arena antes de jogo do Corinthians. (Foto: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)O Corinthians vive uma fase muito complicada na sua administração, agora impedido de contratar novos jogadores. Isso porque o Timão sofreu um transferban da FIFA, devido à falta de pagamento da transferência de Félix Torres, vindo do Santos Laguna, do México. Assim, Jorge Nicola deu detalhes de como anda a negociação e revelou que o clube mexicano está irredutível, alegando ter sido ignorado. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADETransferban do Corinthians deve continuarO Corinthians tem um prazo para realizar o pagamento da dívida: terça-feira, 2 de setembro. Só assim, o Timão poderá se livrar do transferban e registrar novos reforços para a sequência da temporada. Assim, Nicola assegurou que antes de resolver isso, não adianta avançar com negociações.“O Timão pode não conseguir se livrar do transferban até a próxima terça-feira. Por que eu […]
Corinthians não reverte transferban e Nicola explica entrave: “Santos Laguna foi ignorado por Augusto Melo”
Neo Química Arena antes de jogo do Corinthians. (Foto: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)O Corinthians vive uma fase muito complicada na sua administração, agora impedido de contratar novos jogadores. Isso porque o Timão sofreu um transferban da FIFA, devido à falta de pagamento da transferência de Félix Torres, vindo do Santos Laguna, do México. Assim, Jorge Nicola deu detalhes de como anda a negociação e revelou que o clube mexicano está irredutível, alegando ter sido ignorado. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADETransferban do Corinthians deve continuarO Corinthians tem um prazo para realizar o pagamento da dívida: terça-feira, 2 de setembro. Só assim, o Timão poderá se livrar do transferban e registrar novos reforços para a sequência da temporada. Assim, Nicola assegurou que antes de resolver isso, não adianta avançar com negociações.“O Timão pode não conseguir se livrar do transferban até a próxima terça-feira. Por que eu […]
Torcedores do Flamengo reagem à provocação de Gabigol direcionada ao Atlético-MG: “Sabe entrar na mente”
Gabigol, atacante do Cruzeiro, em presença no Mineirão (Gustavo Aleixo / Cruzeiro)Gabigol, presente na Arena MRV, chamou atenção antes mesmo da bola rolar em Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro. Carrasco do Galo na temporada anterior, em que ainda estava no Flamengo, o camisa 9 fez questão de rebater os torcedores rivais que não aliviaram durante o aquecimento. Neste cenário, o título conquistado no estádio, consolidado com o gol de Plata, serviu de resposta durante o momento. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEAntes da confirmação do título, Gabigol anotou dois gols contra o Atlético-MG, no Maracanã. Por conta do primeiro troféu levantado na Arena MRV ter sido do Flamengo, o cenário inesquecível fez o atacante gesticular, com as mãos, o movimento de erguer a taça da Copa do Brasil.Torcedores reagem à provocaçãoConsiderado por grande parte da torcida como o segundo maior ídolo da história do Flamengo, Gabigol […]
Bears go from worst to 1st? ‘First Things First’ crew predicts AFC, NFC North winners
The Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions have won the AFC and NFC North in each of the last two seasons, but can they keep that streak alive?The Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers each have a shot to challenge the Ravens. Both those teams are polar opposites as the Bengals sport a young, prolific offensive attack, while the Steelers rely on their defense and signed Aaron Rodgers to be a game-managing quarterback. The Cleveland Browns are in a rebuild period with a pair of exciting rookies — Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. The Lions' crown could be taken by the Green Bay Packers, who have made the playoffs in each of Jordan Love's first two seasons as the starter. Will the Minnesota Vikings use this season to develop J.J. McCarthy or contend for the division title like last season? And will […]
As últimas notícias do mercado: as contratações e os rumores de transferências que estão na ordem do dia
Atualizado a 28 de agosto ©IMAGO Já nos encontramos em pleno verão e, por isso, o mercado está ao rubro, com os clubes a acelerarem as negociações de forma a tentarem fechar as contratações de novos jogadores para 2025/26. Fórum Transfermarkt Queres discutir estas transferências e rumores com outros adeptos? Junta-te à conversa no fórum e partilha a tua opinião Acede ao fórum Dos gigantes europeus às movimentações das equipas da Liga Portuguesa, fica a par das notícias que têm agitado o mercado nas últimas horas.As últimas notícias do mercadoConrad Harder está agora mais longe do AC Milan. Segundo o 'Record', o clube italiano chegou a acordo com o Sporting para a transferência do dinamarquês, por 24 milhões de euros mais 3 milhões por objetivos, mas o facto de o emblema de Alvalade não ter assegurado a contratação de outro […]
Be the first to leave a comment