NFL: Jets’ Aaron Rodgers and Jets teammate CJ Uzomah look good for the Tony Awards

Aaron Rodgers looked rather dapper at the 76th Tony Awards in New York City, along with Jets teammate CJ Uzomah, after attending a Broadway show, a Taylor Swift concert, as his Big Apple tour continues .

On Sunday, the veteran quarterback and tight end cleaned up to walk the red carpet at the United Palace. The annual event honors Broadway plays and musicals released in the past year, as well as performances by actors nominated for awards.

And while the ceremony doesn’t get nearly as much attention as the Oscars or the Met Gala, it carries its own weight, and Rodgers made sure he was dressed to the nines with an all-grey suit and black button-down shirt. for the occasion.

Uzomah turned out to be a well-groomed wingman for the evening, dressed in a classic tuxedo with a black bow tie. The two teammates all smiled for the cameras and even laughed before the start of the formalities.

Since being traded by the Green Bay Packers in April, Rodgers has wasted no time getting to know New Yorkers, visiting Broadway to watch “Wicked” with his new teammates, attending a Taylor Swift concert at the MetLife Stadium – his new home – and sit on the court at Madison Square Garden for a Knicks playoff game.

The two teammates all smiled for cameras and even laughed at United Place

Rodgers wore an all gray suit with a black shirt, while Uzomah kept it classy with a tuxedo

Rodgers and Uzomah seen together during a Jets off-season practice at Florham Park in June

The Super Bowl champion (XLV in 2011) has gone to great lengths to immerse himself in his new team, having attended every volunteer Jets practice this offseason.

He also helped Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, whom he knows well from their time together in Green Bay, install his system. And that’s after the NFL’s four-time MVP failed to attend voluntary sessions for the last few seasons with the Packers.

“The last six weeks have been about the most fun I’ve had in ages,” Rodgers told reporters. “It’s nice to come to work and be excited about what we do.”

Rodgers’ presence has raised expectations for a franchise that has failed to make the playoffs in the past 12 seasons, the longest active drought in the NFL.

During his opening press conference, the 39-year-old even referred to the Jets’ only 1969 Super Bowl as “lonely.”

Rodgers, 39, fully immerses himself in his new team by attending every volunteer practice

The 2011 Super Bowl champion and MVP wants his teammates to run the offense the way he likes to

Last week, Rodgers took part in training for the media for the first time after a strained calf kept him out of sessions for the past two weeks while reporters were present.

“There have been some wow moments,” coach Robert Saleh said. “I’m sure there will be many more.”

Rodgers is involved in most drills — 7-on-7s, two-minute plays, red zone — except for 11-on-11 team practices. It’s only June, of course, and training camp isn’t even six weeks away — and the regular season opener is three months away. However, Rodgers continues to impress his new teammates early on.

“He makes the difference with his confidence, he makes the difference with his communication and he makes the difference with his high level of play,” said left guard Laken Tomlinson.

‘It’s really special to work with someone of that caliber and it ensures that everyone is at their best every day.’