Aaron Rodgers given ruthless nickname after skipping NY Jets minicamp

Aaron Rodgers? More like Aaron....Dodgers

Justin Fried

Aaron Rodgers / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

NY Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers likely expected to be treated a little differently by the media when he was traded from the Green Bay Packers to New York last offseason.

While the legend of the so-called "New York media" has become a bit overblown in recent years, there's no denying that the media in this city tends to be a bit harsher with criticism than media in "cities" like Green Bay.

So you'd better believe that when Rodgers opted to skip Jets mandatory minicamp this spring, the New York media was going to have a field day. That's exactly what happened.

The back page for the New York Daily News on Wednesday awarded the Jets' quarterback a brand new nickname — one that was equal parts creative as it was ruthless. Aaron Rodgers? More like Aaron...Dodgers.

The Daily News just absolutely COOKED Aaron Rodgers.. or should I say Aaron Dodgers 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/hzY6FhwbEZ
— Drink More Water | Get More Sleep 🐬 (@hughart_michael) June 12, 2024

NY Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is feeling the wrath of the New York media

Rodgers was a no-show during Jets minicamp this week for what head coach Robert Saleh called an "unexcused" absence. Although Saleh has since insisted that he and Rodgers are "on the same page," that hasn't stopped the media from running wild with what should be an inconsequential story.

Rodgers reportedly informed the Jets months in advance that he would not be able to attend minicamp. The Jets had no issues with this and fully anticipated Rodgers not being in attendance.

It should also be noted that Rodgers was in attendance for every voluntary event of the offseason including all OTA practices and spring meetings. The Jets know exactly where Rodgers is and are not concerned about him missing two padless practices in the middle of June.

But this is the Jets we're talking about. It's Aaron Rodgers. We're in the middle of June with nothing else going on. This type of media coverage, while unfortunate, should be expected.

The Jets aren't concerned about Rodgers' expected absence. The players don't seem to be concerned. Rodgers obviously isn't concerned. There's no reason for fans to be concerned.

Aaron Rodgers will be in attendance for training camp next month, and everyone will forget this ever happened.

Justin Fried

Justin Fried is an editor for FanSided who has over seven years of experience covering the NFL and various other sports. A diehard Jets fan since birth, Justin has served as the editor for The Jet Press since 2019, interviewing athletes such as Sauce Gardner, Curtis Martin, LaDainian Tomlinson, Joe Klecko, and many others. Justin has also worked closely with brands like Red Bull to help highlight the niche sectors of the sporting world. His four-part series on the sport of breaking remains one of his proudest pieces of work. In his spare time, Justin is an avid pro wrestling fan who is fortunate enough to have traveled to nearly 30 different countries.