Will QB Aaron Rodgers Don #8 Jersey With the New York Jets?

The New York Jets have almost sealed the Aaron Rodgers trade and will most probably get the man that they want. But they have another problem to solve after satisfying the Green Bay Packers. What number will A-Rod wear after his move to the Big Apple? He traditionally wears number 12 but he may not get that in New York due to a special circumstance. So will he wear the number 8?

Rodgers is moving away from the Packers after almost two decades of being the face of the franchise. A question about his jersey number is also on the minds of the fans as a part of the list questions around his breakup with the Packers.

No number 12 for Aaron Rodgers?

Aaron Rodgers has worn the number 12 jersey for the majority of his career. But he might not be able to wear it with the Jets. The legendary Joe Namath wore that number for the Jets and the franchise retired it in their icon’s honor.

Namath himself has no problem with the four-time NFL MVP taking the iconic Jets 12. He said it was on the ownership to decide. As for his own view, he’ll allow it.

“Yeah, I want him to wear his number. We established ourselves and we’ve got a real respect for our numbers, and Aaron Rodgers, God almighty, yeah! It’d be great to have him in New York,” Namath said on ‘Tikki & Tierney’ show.

Rodgers acknowledged the offer on the ‘Pat McAfee Show’ but hasn’t taken it up yet. According to him, it is a matter to discuss down the road.

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Many believe that Rodgers should take the high road and wear another number. But if he does wear another number, will it be number 8? What is his relationship with 8?

Number 8 for A-Rod

Aaron Rodgers hasn’t always worn the iconic 12. He wore it when he arrived at Green Bay as a first-round pick in the 2005 draft. The QB wore number 8 during his college career. He played for Butte Community College and the California Golden Bears. During his time in California, he wore the number eight. So NFL insider Mike Florio thinks that he should wear the same number as it is available in New York.

“The number is the thing that helps dehumanize the player. Aaron Rodgers isn’t 12. He’s Aaron Rodgers,” Florio wrote for Pro Football Talk.

Whatever anyone says, the last decision will be in the hand of Rodgers and the Jets. Will he take up Namath’s offer? Or will he go with the college number? Tell us what you think.

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