Jets statement after Aaron Rodgers decision proves Aaron Glenn is in charge now

The NY Jets decided that it was in everyone's best interest to bring an end to the Aaron Rodgers era to bring about a new way of thinking led by head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey. The Jets confirmed that Rodgers will not be back with the team as the starting quarterback in 2025.

The Jets released two separate statements after the fact, with owner Woody Johnson wishing Rodgers success in the future and a joint proclamation from both Glenn and Mougey claiming that it was best for all parties involved to separate.

While these may seem like fairly boilerplate statements after a move like this, what Glenn, Mougey, and the rest of the Jets have done is set the wheels in motion for larger organizational change this team has not had in quite some time.

For better or worse, this is now officially Aaron Glenn's show. Mougey might be the GM, and Woody is looking overhead, but this decision has solidified Glenn as the face of this team. The power move is complete.

Jets releasing Aaron Rodgers proves Aaron Glenn runs the show

Rodgers ranked as a substandard quarterback in terms of completion percentage over expected and EPA per play. When coupled with some limited mobility and his injury concerns, Glenn and Mougey didn't want to start their tenures in New York anchored to an aging, declining quarterback.

However, Rodgers did throw for nearly 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns last year while surrounded by some of the worst coaching in recent NFL history and a roster that was in flux. With the quarterback market lacking, Glenn and Mougey now need to find a new starter at quarterback, which is what brought down the previous regime.

With the Jets likely not in a position to draft either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders and likely having taken themselves out of the Sam Darnold hunt thanks to their past experience, the Jets may need to dumpster dive for veteran stopgaps or lean on uninspiring backup Tyrod Taylor. The 2025 NFL Draft isn't full of many quality passers outside of the top two and one or two Day 2 dice rolls.

While it might be very difficult for Glenn to sell the locker room and fanbase on creating a winning culture after sitting through what appears to be a 15th consecutive season without making the playoffs, the decision to get rid of Rodgers and free up future flexibility helped Glenn put their stamp on this organization.