Aaron Rodgers ‘expected to start for the first time for the New York Jets in a preseason game against rivals Giants’
- Rodgers, 39, has yet to play for New York since his blockbuster trade in April
- The four-time league MVP last played in a preseason match for Green Bay in 2018
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Aaron Rodgers won’t have to wait until Week 1 of the NFL regular season to make his New York Jets debut, as the team plans to bring its new quarterback into a preseason game against the New York Giants.
Rodgers, 39, is now expected to wear Gotham Green for the first time on Saturday The New York Post.
The four-time league MVP watched the Jets’ first three preseason games from the sidelines, while backup QB Zach Wilson got several minutes under his belt.
The Jets completed a blockbuster trade for Rodgers in April and great things are expected from the 10-time Pro Bowler this season, with the franchise bid to add to his lone Super Bowl win in 1968.
Rodgers is said to be in great form in practice, while also mentoring some of the Jets’ young players, including Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson.
Aaron Rodgers watches a preseason game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday
The 39-year-old could start on Saturday against the Giants – the Jets’ arch-rivals – at MetLife
Jets head coach Robert Saleh remained open to the idea of letting Rodgers play in the team’s final preseason game.
After Saturday night’s 13-6 loss to the Buccaneers, Saleh said he would discuss plans for next weekend’s game against the Giants with his starting quarterback.
Earlier this summer, Rodgers said he wouldn’t mind playing in pre-season games if it helped him find his sights. Rodgers last played a preseason game in 2018 while still with the Packers.
Coach Robert Saleh left the door open for Rodgers to play in the tame’s final preseason game
Rodgers has proven to be a mentor to some of the Jets’ young players since his trade in April
“I wouldn’t mind playing in the preseason,” Rodgers previously told reporters.
“I wouldn’t mind if Robert said, ‘Hey, let’s go.’ Let’s do it.’ Most coaches have that fear that they want to get you to week 1 and not risk it, but I believe there’s a chance for the latter.’
If Rodgers starts against the Giants, expect all the starters on the Jets offense to be involved in Saturday’s game.
One thing is certain: Rodgers will start the 2023-24 season with 59,055 career yards, 475 touchdown passes and a 147-75-1 record as a starter in the NFL.