Aaron Rodgers takes another jab at Woody Johnson amid uncertain NY Jets future

The NY Jets will have to make a decision on the future of Aaron Rodgers in the near future, and while the four-time MVP hopes to convince his team to keep him around over the next two weeks, he's doing himself no favors off the field.

Rodgers was asked about his Jets future during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday. Not only did Rodgers once again joke about the possibility of being released, he took another jab at Jets owner Woody Johnson in the process.

Rodgers mentioned that being released would be a new experience, as it’s never happened to him during his NFL career. He added with a smirk that "being released by a teenager" would also be a first, referencing reports about Johnson’s teenage son, Brick, having influence over team decisions.

A recent report from The Athletic revealed that Woody Johnson's teenage sons legitimately have a say in Jets roster decisions. Rodgers appeared to take a shot at Johnson — or at least reference the report — with his latest comments.

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This isn't the first time that Rodgers has taken a subtle shot at the Jets owner. Rodgers previously called out Johnson and the Jets ownership group for failing to provide support privately and publicly to their now-former regime.

Rodgers praised the Detroit Lions for instilling a winning culture, and when asked if the Jets' owners have been able to provide the same support to their regime, he made his frustrations clear.

"I’d have to look. Has there been a lot of public, supportive comments?” Rodgers asked reporters. The room’s reply: not really. Rodgers nodded knowingly and quipped, “Yeah, there’s your answer.”

Rodgers has publicly stated that he's willing to take a pay cut to remain with the Jets this offseason. That is, of course, if he opts to continue playing, which is not a certainty at this moment.

Regardless of the direction Rodgers chooses, his future is ultimately in the Jets' hands. Reports suggest Johnson is ready to move on from the future Hall of Famer, and comments like this probably don't help his case.

If the Jets release Rodgers this offseason, they could opt to take on his full dead-cap hit of $49 million in 2025. But if he's on the roster come Week 1, the team will be charged $63 million in dead cap the following year, which would derail the team's financial health in 2026 and possibly 2027.

The wiser move for the next Jets regime is likely to cut bait and start fresh with a new quarterback and a healthy financial situation in 2026. That's why moving on from Rodgers remains the most likely outcome.

If Rodgers does still desire to play for the Jets next season, it might be best to avoid taking any more unpromoted shots at his team's owner — even if they're accurate.

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