New York Jets ‘to take NFL Draft gamble’ after Aaron Rodgers details four-year plan.
The New York Jets are planning to build a new team around quarterback Aaron Rodgers – who turns 41 later this year and spent most of last season nursing an Achilles injury
The New York Jets are considering trading their No.10 draft pick this year – as they focus on building a team around experienced quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The Jets were left in a tough spot when Rodgers injured his Achilles in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, just five minutes into his first game for the team. This setback disrupted an entire offseason of preparation as the team struggled, rotating quarterbacks Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian without much success.
Now that Rodgers is 40 and entering the second year of his revised $75million (£59.8m) guaranteed contract, the Jets know this season is their best shot at success. The Jets don’t need a new quarterback, and Rodgers has plans to play in the NFL for another four years, which means they don’t need to pick a future starter in the upcoming draft.
ESPN has reported that the Jets are looking into trade options with teams who currently have a lower pick and need a new quarterback. Even though top projected picks like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy will probably be chosen within the first nine picks, it’s still a good trade for teams looking for a new starter.
The Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders are all in the hunt for new quarterbacks, each with their own level of urgency. The Vikings need to find a replacement for Kirk Cousins, although they have signed Sam Darnold on a one-year deal.