When Aaron Rodgers missed the 2023 season with an Achilles injury, the New York Jets were in deep trouble. It was at that moment that they decided to walk the traditional approach. Draft a rookie QB and train him to become the franchise carrier. They thought the young 24-year-old Jordan Travis could recover rapidly from his hip-drop tackle. Sadly, he couldn’t. The rookie watched the game from the sidelines, trying to reach his physical peak.

Amid this, there was drama. The Jets had to reply to his agent, Deiric Jackson, who claimed negligence on the franchise’s part. A spokesperson revealed they did everything according to the rehab plan created by the orthopedist Robert Anderson, who surgically repaired QB’s left ankle.

According to ESPN, his agent, Deiric Jackson, blamed the franchise for trying to rush up his recovery. He even gave the details by revealing, “His rehab with the Jets was not the best. They tried to rush him. It was too fast. There was pressure on the coaching staff, and they tried to get him going sooner than the timeline really was. That caused the setback, and we had to shut him down completely.”

While Aaron Rodgers struggled on the field, the team wanted their rookie to heal fast. Jackson didn’t reveal the nature of the setback. However, many insider reports claimed the rookie QB felt soreness and swelling in his left ankle, which was surgically repaired. It will probably take some time before the player gets up and running. It’s a sketchy situation.

There is no update on his future yet. In 2024, Jordan Travis signed a four-year, $4,274,276 rookie contract with the New York Jets. Thus, the player is talented.

HC Aaron Glenn is looking for a signal caller whom he can trust. When asked if the rookie QB could return in 2025, his agent said, “I’m optimistic.” While the fans eagerly wait for his future, he is struggling in the shadows already. Does this pose another problem for Rodgers, who just can’t catch a break?

Aaron Rodgers on a potential move to the Steelers

While his performance went down the drain, the veteran got into a tussle with Ryan Clark. Both Super Bowl winners had some ugly shots at each other. The QB called him attention-hungry, while Clark replied by calling him a fraud. Now, it’s back to business time.

On February 28, an episode of ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike, Clark declared the potential landing spot for Aaron Rodgers. He said, “Aaron Rodgers is the best solution for the Steelers. Aaron Rodgers gets to change his narrative and win. He will win because Justin Fields won last year. Russell Wilson won last year. They weren’t Super Bowl contenders, but they won games.”

That is a far-fetched dream. While Russell Wilson had a 6-5 record and took them to the playoffs, the 4 losses in a row downgraded his stock. HC Mike Tomlin wants to trade the 36-year-old QB. In this scenario, they opting for another injury-ridden 41-year-old signal caller seems very hard. That’s the main issue.

Also, Aaron Rodgers is a very vocal quarterback. He is known to speak his opinions bluntly. That’s a hard one to contain. Will they still go for the veteran despite the issues? Seems hard! But anything can happen. Stay connected, as we will keep bringing the news about favorite stars from the league.