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New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers, Wilson Back to Work in Florham Park
New York Jets starting quarterback and top wide receiver are back to work this spring as they look to build chemistry ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
The New York Jets kicked off their voluntary offseason program, reuniting quarterback Aaron Rodgers with WR1 Garrett Wilson. As Rodgers works back from Achilles surgery, the four-time NFL MVP is building chemistry with a two-time 1,000-yard receiver.
It's exactly what New York Jets' fans needed to see and the hope is to see it frequently in 2024.
The players are back in town, kicking off the voluntary nine-week offseason workout program, and the Aaron Rodgers to Garrett Wilson connection is already clicking.
The Jets' social media team featured a video clip of the 40-year-old Rodgers dropping back and slinging it to the dynamic Wilson during what appeared as an informal workout session in Florham Park. While both players wore black gym shorts, Rodgers was sporting a green Jets' cap and a black Gotham City hooded sweatshirt while Wilson, sans headwear, wore a white long sleeve t-shirt with an NFL NextGenStats harness across his chest.
The slowed down video shows Rodgers’s smooth release and Wilson's sure hands with the receiver snagging the ball and turning inside before cutting upfield.
With Rodgers going down four offensive snaps into the 2023 regular season, the two players, who seemingly built chemistry during the preseason, have yet to connect on a pass that counts but the potential for greatness is apparent.
Despite inconsistent quarterback play, Wilson has exceeded the 1,000-yard receiving mark in each of his two seasons as a pro. Rodgers has highlighted similarities between the budding star and All-Pro receiver Davante Adams.
The Jets' started their offseason program on April 15. Phase 1, which spans the first two weeks, limits activities to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only. Coaches are not yet permitted to work with players on the field.
New York has a mandatory minicamp slated for June 11-13.
