Aaron Rodgers

The Jets traded for Aaron Rodgers in 2023 in the hopes that he'd be the solution to their QB problems. Those hopes were dashed on Rodgers' fourth offensive snap with his new team, as he tore his Achilles when he was sacked by the Bills' Leonard Floyd. Rodgers will eventually be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but will he still be able to play at something close to a Hall-of-Fame level this season at age 40? Rodgers experienced some statistical slippage in his final season with the Packers in 2022, and now he's coming off a major injury. Two other reasons for concern about Rodgers 2024 fantasy output: (1) The Jets are likely to play at a slow offensive pace under offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, as was the case when Rodgers and Hackett were paired together in Green Bay, and (2) the Jets have a terrific defense, so Rodgers probably isn't going to be involved in a lot of high-scoring shootouts. Don't overpay for the brand name.

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) said on Joe Rogan's podcast that he's progressing well, feeling good, and can do everything but sprint at his top speed.

Fantasy Impact

Rodgers is five months removed from his surgery and is aiming to return at the start of the 2024 season, a year after his initial tear. The 40-year-old signal-caller only got four snaps into his Jets career before the injury, redirecting the trajectory of New York's season. His age brings concern when paired with the injury, but there's optimism the Jets could be competitive next season in a tough decision.