Rumblings emerged shortly after New York Jets owner Woody Johnson dismissed general manager Joe Douglas in November, claiming that the Jets would part ways with noteworthy veteran players such as quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams during the upcoming offseason as part of a franchise reset.

Ahead of the New York Jets' Week 18 finale and with his NFL playing future far from certain, Aaron Rodgers expressed "gratitude" on Wednesday for his tenure as quarterback of the team. Rodgers, 41, shared a positive view on his time with the Jets despite a lack of success unbecoming of the former NFL MVP and organizational instability emblematic of reported dysfunction within the franchise.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a lot closer to the end of his career than the start. But could the conclusion be even closer than some imagine? The Jets (4-12) will finish their difficult

What if? What if Aaron Rodgers never suffered a torn Achilles injury four plays into the season in 2023? What would the last two years of Jets football have looked like? What if Woody Johnson decided not to fire head coach Robert Saleh this season?

The quarterback said he needs 'a break' to rest and think about whether he wants to play again, but realizes he may not be part of the organization's plans either way.

There's been no shortage of misfortune since Aaron Rodgers arrived in Florham Park. The New York Jets' veteran quarterback suffered an Achilles tear in the 2023 season opener, and he's been seemingly fighting uphill ever since.