Aaron Rodgers goes scorched earth on NY Jets with embarrassing outburst

Aaron Rodgers has officially broken his silence — and he did so with a flamethrower in hand. In his first extensive public comments since being released by the New York Jets last month, the four-time MVP wasted no time taking aim at his former team.

Rodgers recounted his final meeting with the Jets, revealing he flew across the country "on his own dime," expecting a real conversation with new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey.

Instead, according to Rodgers, Glenn left the room abruptly, returned with Mougey, and quickly told him the team was “going in a different direction.” Rodgers claimed he was surprised by the lack of respect he was shown throughout the meeting.

The most embarrassing part? Rodgers vented about having to fly across the country on his own dime, only to be told the Jets were moving on from him, implying the organization had done him dirty by not delivering that message beforehand.

But let’s be honest: if they had told him over the phone, he likely would’ve criticized them for not saying it to his face. It’s classic Rodgers, crafting a lose-lose narrative that centers himself as the slighted party. This is just what he does.

Aaron Rodgers' NY Jets outburst reaks of typical hypocrisy

It’s a bad look for a player who was brought in to elevate the franchise and left it with a tarnished legacy. While the Jets move forward with a new regime and a new quarterback, Rodgers remains fixated on the breakup, and he’s making sure everyone knows about it.

While Rodgers is still busy airing his grievances, the Jets have already turned the page. Glenn and Mougey made it clear from the start of the offseason that they wanted a fresh start at quarterback, one without all the extra noise.

Fields might not have the accolades or resume of a four-time MVP, but he comes with far fewer strings attached. He still has untapped potential that the Jets hope to develop in a more stable environment. Most importantly, he’s not bringing the weekly drama and passive-aggressive press tour with him.

Rodgers' public outburst only reinforces why the Jets made the decision they did. They weren’t interested in dragging out the quarterback saga for another offseason.

They weren’t going to bend over backward to accommodate a player who couldn’t decide if he even wanted to play football in 2025. Whether Rodgers sees it or not, the Jets have moved on, and for once, they might actually be better off because of it.

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