Quarterback Aaron Rodgers touched base with the Jets on Monday, Trey Wingo reports. “While nothing is imminent Rodgers is open to the idea of going to NY,” he said.
The news represents an important step forward as Rodgers and his longtime team, the Packers, appear to be truly entertaining a breakup after multiple years of rumors and speculation about potential trades as well as the four-time MVP’s potential retirement.
Rodgers has not made any public announcement about his future. The quarterback has been weighing a return to Green Bay, a move to another team (with the Jets commonly cited as a top option) and retirement. News of his discussions with New York makes one important thing clear: the Packers are open to dealing the veteran signal-caller.
