Aaron Rodgers' Jets exit sounds even uglier after latest Garrett Wilson rumor

The NY Jets' decision to move off quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who recently hinted that his upcoming season with the Pittsburgh Steelers is likely to be his last in the NFL, may not produce tons of wins in 2025, but it could end up being the best long-term move for the franchise.

While many players voiced their open displeasure with the decision to part with Rodgers, the latest reports of some vehement displeasure between Rodgers and star wide receiver Garrett Wilson suggest there was quite a bit of internal strife in that locker room. The direction of the offense is what apparently had everyone so hot under the collar.

"By the end of last season, Wilson and Rodgers weren’t exactly the best of friends," wrote Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. "A relationship that started with a promise ended with each taking subtle shots at each other in press conferences."

Per Roseblatt, Rodgers would complain about Wilson's tendency to freelance when running routes instead of following No. 8's inch-perfect specifications. Wilson (and others) were just as upset with Rodgers, who they accused of funneling targets to Davante Adams at the expense of running the ball and targeting Wilson in the red zone.

Aaron rodgers, Garrett Wilson reportedly clashed over NY Jets' offensive direction

Wilson had another very productive season with Rodgers under center, catching 101 passes for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns. However, his production dipped after Adams was brought on, and his improvement was not as sharp as one might have expected from someone who played with Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle, and Trevor Siemian.

On face value, Wilson could be in for a down season in 2025. Justin Fields is not as sharp as a pocket passer, and the team is eyeiung a run-heavy approach. However, Wilson and Fields have great chemistry, and No. 5 will be the overwhelming favorite to vacuum up most of the targets.

These comments come just a few days after it was reported that Rodgers reportedly launched into a diatribe about the Jets' poor running game and his frustration with the offense. You know, the offense he wanted installed and created by an offensive coordinator people wouldn't hire for free after his disastrous tenure.

The Jets are more committed to Wilson in the long term, which played into their decision to boot Rodgers. Wilson will get his chance to show Rodgers that he deserved more targets than he got in the team's Week 1 showdown against Pittsburgh.