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Wilton Jackson

Aaron Rodgers Praises Jets’ Garrett Wilson With Lofty Comparison to Top NFL Receiver

It’s been more than a week since Aaron Rodgers was officially traded to the Jets, ending speculation of where the four-time MVP would begin his next NFL chapter.

Since the blockbuster trade, Rodgers has taken part in New York’s offseason program, allowing him time to acclimate to the franchise as well as throw to a new set of wide receivers. In some ways, the fresh start resembles how Rodgers spent his final season with the Packers as he adjusted to an offensive system without star receiver Davante Adams, who was traded to the Raiders ahead of the 2022 season.

While Rodgers is now in the Big Apple and Adams remains in Las Vegas, the 39-year-old said that one of his new targets—second-year receiver Garrett Wilson—has a “similar” skillset to that of Adams.

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