- Aaron Rodgers lasted just four plays in his Jets debut before tearing his Achilles tendon
- Jets coach Robert Saleh said he has not discussed retirement with the 39-year-old Rodgers
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Jets coach Robert Saleh says he would be “shocked” if Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles tendon injury ended his NFL career.
The 39-year-old lasted just four starts in his Jets debut before Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon on a Leonard Floyd sack.
The injury has created uncertainty about Rodgers’ long-term future in the NFL, and Saleh was asked Wednesday if they had discussed retirement.
“I didn’t go down that road with him,” Saleh said. I’d be surprised if he goes out like this.’
The coach added, “He’s dealing with a lot of things that he’s going to have to deal with. That will be the last thing I talk to him about.’
Jets coach Robert Saleh said he has not discussed retirement with quarterback Aaron Rodgers
The 39-year-old lasted just four plays in his Jets debut before damaging his Achilles tendon
Rodgers’ injury led to immediate speculation about whether the Jets would try to bring in another veteran quarterback to fill the hole left by the four-time MVP.
But according to reports on Wednesday, neither Tom Brady nor Colin Kaepernick will be under center for Saleh’s team.
Both The Athletics And CBS Sports saying the team isn’t interested in adding a quarterback after Rodgers’ injury.
Rumors began swirling about the two quarterbacks immediately after Rodgers went down on Monday. Further, Jordan Schultz later reported that Kaepernick’s agent had actually contacted the Jets.
But reports say the team will instead focus on adding someone familiar with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett’s system.
Rodgers suffered the injury when he was sacked by Bills defenseman Leonard Floyd
It is also claimed that Jets GM Joe Douglas will not make any inquiries about Brady because the 46-year-old has made it clear he is done playing football.
Saleh insisted Tuesday that Rodgers’ backup, Zach Wilson, would step into the starting lineup.
The The 24-year-old led the Jets to a 22-16 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills after Rodgers suffered his injury in the first quarter on Monday evening.
“I want to make it very clear: Zach is our quarterback,” Saleh said. “We have a lot of confidence in Zach. We go with Zach and are excited for him.”
However, the coach did confirm that the Jets will add another quarterback to their roster.