Packers Officially Done With Rodgers, Fans React: What Went Wrong?

After weeks of speculation, the Green Bay Packers have announced they are moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and fans are reacting to the news.[4]. After 18 years with the team, Rodgers will not return to Green Bay for the 2025 season[6].

The decision to part ways was announced jointly by new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey[4]. “Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback,” Glenn and Mougey said in a joint statement[4]. The new leadership had also reportedly set several conditions for Rodgers to continue with the team, including attending all mandatory practices, after Rodgers missed minicamp for a trip to Egypt in 2024[6].

**Rodgers’ Complicated History with the Jets**

Rodgers joined the Jets in 2023 after an extensive career with the Green Bay Packers[6]. Rodgers’ time with the Jets was tumultuous, and included a torn Achilles tendon during his first regular-season drive in 2023[5]. Rodgers played only 18 games over two seasons with the Jets[6]. In 2024, Rodgers amassed 3,897 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions[6]. Ultimately, the Jets had a 7-10 season with Rodgers, the same record as the season prior to acquiring him[1].

**The Fallout**

The Jets will face a $49 million dead cap hit from releasing Rodgers[4]. They can lessen the immediate blow by designating Rodgers as a post-June 1 release[2][4]. This would split the cap hit to $14 million in 2025 and $35 million in 2026[2][3][4]. The team’s remaining quarterbacks are 35-year-old Tyrod Taylor and 2024 fifth-round pick Jordan Travis[1].

It remains unclear if the 41-year-old Rodgers will continue his career[2][3]. Several teams enter the offseason with questions at quarterback, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans[5].