New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reportedly been refusing to get scans for injuries, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. This comes on the back of increasing rumors that the team is looking to bench the 2011 Super Bowl winner and will undoubtedly fuel more speculation on the veteran QB's future.
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It has been reported that, following the Jets' 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 4, owner Woody Johnson floated the idea of benching quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In a meeting with the coaching staff, he suggested replacing Rodgers with Tyrod Taylor, expressing concerns that the veteran QB's play was hindering the team's progress.
Rapoport says, "[Rodgers has] been banged up this season, fighting hamstring, knee and ankle injuries while being off and on the injury report. How injured is he? It's unclear." The cause of that apparently is the QB's refusal to get fully checked out, allegedly in fear of possibly being benched."
"One source explained that Rodgers has resisted getting scans done," Rapoport continued. "Not wanting to reveal the severity of his injuries out of fear of having to come off the field. He has insisted that he keep playing."
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The Jets entered the 2023 season with high hopes for Rodgers, believing the Super Bowl XLV champion would be the spark needed to transform their franchise. After acquiring him in a trade with Green Bay, they saw Rodgers as the missing piece that could push them into championship contention.
The Jets' season took a disastrous turn right from the start when Rodgers tore his Achilles just four plays into his debut, effectively ending his season before it could even begin. In his absence, Zach Wilson stepped in, but his 4-7 record was far from what the team had hoped for.
It's looking more likely that Rodgers could be placed on injured reserve later this season if he or the Jets decide he should no longer play. However, that only adds more uncertainty about his future with the team in 2025.
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