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Jets Could Shockingly Sign $4 Million Free Agent To Replace Aaron Rodgers

The Jets may look to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason.
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New York Jets Aaron Rodgers before the 2023 Hall of Fame Game between Clevelannd Browns and New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Friday, August 03, 2023.
New York Jets Aaron Rodgers before the 2023 Hall of Fame Game between Clevelannd Browns and New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Friday, August 03, 2023. | Julie Vennitti Botos / Canton Repository / USA TODAY NETWORK

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The New York Jets are at quite a cross roads with quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason.

On one hand, Rodgers put together one of the better seasons in Jets history. His performance was often times better than many would give him credit for. The 41-year-old signal caller threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.

But on the other hand, Rodgers is expensive, 41 years old, and comes with quite a bit of baggage. Keeping him on the roster could be an issue for the new general manager or head coach the Jets decide to hire. Rodgers is unapologetically himself and this personality clashes with some people.

If the Jets opt to cut Rodgers in an attempt to save a bit of money and move on from the veteran, there are plenty of options the Jets could look at.

If they wanted to take a quarterback in the draft, they could explore the option of trading up for a prospect like Cam Ward or Sheduer Sanders. The Jets could also sign a veteran like Russell Wilson.

But Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston could make some sense for New York.

Winston may not be the highest upside quarterback available, but he's seemingly one of the best teammates in the league. The Florida State product stepped up and performed decently well in the absence of Deshaun Watson in Cleveland.

He's more prone to interceptions than Rodgers, but New York wouldn't acquire him as a franchise piece. If the Jets wanted to explore acquiring Winston, it would be as a bridge quarterback until they can find their franchise guy.

Winston's upside would give the Jets a chance to win. Bringing him in on a cheap contract would give New York some competition heading into the 2025 season.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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