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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) rifles a pass while Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Billy Turner (77) blocks Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen (41) the second quarter of their game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mjs Jenkins 6 Jpg Packers16

Reports: Jets sign former Packers OT Billy Turner

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The New York Jets signed free agent offensive tackle Billy Turner to a one-year deal worth up to $3.15 million, several reports said Monday night.

Turner, 31, has played nine seasons in the NFL with three different teams — most notably with the Green Bay Packers from 2019-21, making the signing a reunion for Turner with Aaron Rodgers and Nathaniel Hackett.

Turner started all 43 games he played in Green Bay, splitting his time between right tackle and right guard. He followed Hackett from the Packers to the Denver Broncos in 2022 when Hackett took the head coaching job there. Hackett was fired after less than a year and is now the Jets’ offensive coordinator.

The Jets were expected to improve their offensive tackle depth chart in last week’s NFL draft, but the only tackle they chose was Carter Warren from Pitt in the fourth round. The Jets also have 37-year-old former Pro Bowler Duane Brown, former first-round draft pick Mekhi Becton and swing tackle Max Mitchell.

The Jets must decide by Tuesday whether to pick up the fifth-year option on Becton’s rookie contract.

Turner has appeared in 91 NFL games and has made 75 career starts for the Miami Dolphins (2014-16), Broncos (2016-18, 2022) and Packers.

–Field Level Media

Apr 26, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) addresses the media during the introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Rodgers honors word, works out with Jets on Thursday

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made good on his word that he would work out with the team on Thursday.

Rodgers, 39, vowed during his introductory press conference Wednesday that he’d be on the field.

The Jets released a video of Rodgers’ involvement over social media, showing the QB throwing a pass to former Green Bay Packers teammate Allen Lazard.

A four-time NFL MVP, Rodgers added Wednesday that he intends to be at the team’s offseason programs. The Jets’ OTAs are slated to start on May 22, while the team’s mandatory minicamp will be from June 13-15.

–Field Level Media

Apr 26, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (left) and owner Woody Johnson pose for a photo during the introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers: ‘I’m not here to be a savior of any kind’

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Aaron Rodgers was all smiles as he held up his No. 8 jersey with the New York Jets on Wednesday.

A new number with his new team represents a clear turning of the page for Rodgers, who addressed the New York media at his introductory press conference.

“I’m not here to be a savior of any kind,” said the four-time NFL MVP, who joined head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas on stage.

It all starts with the jersey number for Rodgers, who elected against wearing his traditional No. 12 in New York even with the blessing of Hall of Famer Joe Namath.

“There have been some iconic names to have played here, probably none more iconic than No. 12,” Rodgers said. “I heard what he said about unretiring his number, but to me (No.) 12 is Broadway Joe. I didn’t even want to go down that path and I’m excited about going back to my college number.”

Namath led the Jets to their lone Super Bowl appearance in 1969.

“That Super Bowl III trophy is looking a little lonely,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers, 39, however, would not commit to playing beyond this upcoming season.

“Right now, I’m just going to focus on this season,” Rodgers said. “I’m excited to be here.”

The Jets paid a significant price to wrest Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers.

The teams swapped first-round picks, allowing Green Bay to move up two spots to No. 13. The Packers also are receiving one of New York’s two second-round picks, No. 42 overall; a 2023 sixth-round selection; and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that will become a first as long as Rodgers plays 65 percent of the Jets’ offensive snaps next season.

In addition to receiving the 15th overall pick from Green Bay, the Jets picked up a fifth-round selection.

Rodgers has thrown for 59,055 yards, 475 touchdowns and 105 interceptions in his 18-year career with the Packers, who drafted him 24th overall in 2005 as an eventual successor to Hall of Famer Brett Favre.

Speaking of Favre, the Hall of Fame quarterback sent the following text message to ESPN in regard to Rodgers:

“Aaron will do great!!!! He will handle the transition as well as anyone. (He’s a) very smart and instinctive person, on and off the field. In other words, you’re not going to catch him by surprise very often.

“And I think (he’s) the best at making everyone around him better. I would rather not bet at all than bet against him.”

Rodgers’ long run with Green Bay, which included the Super Bowl XLV title in 2010, ended with two-plus tumultuous years between the franchise and star player.

Rodgers was named NFL MVP in 2011, 2014, 2020 and 2021, but he endured one of the worst seasons of his career in 2022. He completed 64.6 percent of his passes for 3,695 yards and 26 touchdowns while tossing 12 interceptions.

–Field Level Media

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) leaves the field following the Packers' victory over the Seattle Seahawks during their NFC divisional round playoff football game on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay defeated Seattle 28-23. Apc Packers Vs Seahawks 2210 011220 Wag

Aaron Rodgers posts goodbye message to Packers fans

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Aaron Rodgers posted an in-depth farewell to the Green Bay Packers and their fans on Tuesday evening with his trade to the New York Jets imminent.

Rodgers will be introduced by the Jets Wednesday afternoon after the terms of a long-awaited trade for the four-time MVP were reportedly finalized Monday.

Rodgers spent 18 seasons with the Packers, succeeded Brett Favre as their starting quarterback and led them to one Super Bowl title.

“I’m not sure it’s possible to fully express the gratitude that I have to the @packers, our incredible fans, the state of Wisconsin, the thousands of players that I crossed paths with, the incredible men and women who work for the organization, and the amazing people who I got to meet along the way, in one post with 10 pictures, but I hope you read this and feel my heart and soul, filled with love, joy, and peace about my time in green and gold,” Rodgers wrote.

“I grew up in Green Bay, drafted at 21, fell in love with the game, met some lifelong friends, and take with me memories that will last a lifetime.”

Rodgers took the time to name employees in Green Bay’s equipment department, training room, weight room and public relations department.

He paid tribute to the late Ted Thompson, the longtime Packers general manager who drafted Rodgers No. 24 overall in 2005, and mentioned current general manager Brian Gutekunst among a list of “stewards” of the organization, despite airing grievances with Gutekunst and the front office in the recent past.

“To the fans, THANK YOU,” Rodgers wrote. “You made every run out of the tunnel special, every home game magical, and it was my honor to be your QB.”

The Jets and Packers swapped first-round picks in this week’s draft, allowing the Packers to move up two spots to No. 13. Green Bay will also receive one of the Jets’ two second-round picks, No. 42 overall; a 2023 sixth-round pick; and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that will become a first as long as Rodgers plays 65 percent of the Jets’ offensive snaps next season.

In addition to receiving the 15th overall pick from Green Bay, the Jets picked up a Packers fifth-rounder.

–Field Level Media

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates after rushing for a first down during the fourth quarter of their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Mjs Packers Bears Packers19 3137 114468354

Jets GM: Aaron Rodgers deal ‘historic trade’ for franchise

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New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas labeled the team’s acquisition of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers as a “historic trade for the franchise.”

Douglas also said Tuesday that he felt “honored” that the four-time NFL MVP wanted to play for the Jets.

“Obviously, Aaron’s one of the best quarterbacks to ever play this game,” Douglas said. “To have an opportunity to add a player of that caliber, you’re always going to look into it and how it fits within our culture, within our team.

“Obviously, it goes back something I said to you guys in Phoenix (at the NFL owners’ meetings), it’s a real credit to Robert (Saleh) and his staff and what he’s been able to implement with our players and with everybody here that a player of Aaron’s caliber would even want to come here. We’re all excited to add someone of his character and his ability.”

Douglas’ comments came one day after the Packers agreed to trade Rodgers to the Jets in a deal that saw the teams swap first-round picks, allowing Green Bay to move up two spots to No. 13. The Packers also are receiving one of New York’s two second-round picks, No. 42 overall; a 2023 sixth-round selection; and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that will become a first as long as Rodgers plays 65 percent of the Jets’ offensive snaps next season.

In addition to receiving the 15th overall pick from Green Bay, the Jets picked up a fifth-round selection.

“We’re comfortable with how this deal is shaped,” Douglas said. “In any negotiation, I don’t think anyone walks away where you feel you won everything. But ultimately our goal from the beginning was to add Aaron to the team. We were able to agree to terms on that (Monday) and excited to get him in here.”

Rodgers is expected to solve the Jets’ long-running quarterback woes and help the team make a run at the playoffs. New York had high hopes that its selection of Zach Wilson with the second overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft would go a long way toward solving that problem, but that has yet to be the case.

Douglas, however, said Tuesday that the addition of Rodgers could be a positive for Wilson.

“I feel like this is going to be a great thing for Zach,” Douglas said. “And I spoke to you guys at the combine and Zach’s ceiling is unlimited.

“No one works harder, no one loves ball more than Zach Wilson. And him having the opportunity to really shadow and be with a first-ballot, Hall of Fame quarterback every day, every hour he’s in the building, that’s a great opportunity and a great experience.”

Wilson, 23, has completed just 55.2 percent of his passes for 4,022 yards with 15 touchdowns and 18 interceptions in 22 career games (all starts).

Rodgers, 39, has thrown for 59,055 yards, 475 touchdowns and 105 interceptions in his 18-year career with the Packers, who drafted him 24th overall in 2005 as an eventual successor to Hall of Famer Brett Favre.

Rodgers’ long run with Green Bay, which included the Super Bowl XLV title in 2010, ended with two-plus tumultuous years between the franchise and star player.

Rodgers was named NFL MVP in 2011, 2014, 2020 and 2021, but he endured one of the worst seasons of his career in 2022. He completed 64.6 percent of his passes for 3,695 yards and 26 touchdowns while tossing 12 interceptions.

–Field Level Media

Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws the football during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Jets, Packers complete blockbuster Aaron Rodgers trade

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Aaron Rodgers is finally headed to the New York Jets.

The Jets and Green Bay Packers completed the long-discussed trade for Rodgers on Monday, with the conditions including a first-round pick swap, ESPN and NFL Network reported.

The Jets and Packers are swapping first-round draft picks in this week’s draft, allowing the Packers to move up two spots to No. 13. Green Bay is also receiving one of the Jets’ two second-round picks, No. 42 overall; a 2023 sixth-round pick; and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that will become a first as long as Rodgers plays 65 percent of the Jets’ offensive snaps next season.

In addition to receiving the 15th overall pick from Green Bay, the Jets picked up a Packers fifth-rounder.

The blockbuster deal comes just days before the NFL draft begins this Thursday. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said getting 2023 draft compensation in a Rodgers deal was important to the front office.

“We’ve been working on this for a while,” Gutekunst told reporters Monday afternoon. “To get beyond the draft I think would have been tough for both teams.”

The four-time MVP is expected to solve the Jets’ long-running quarterback woes and help the team make a run at the playoffs. Rodgers is expected to wear No. 8 with the Jets, the number he wore in college at Cal, ESPN reported, despite getting the blessing of Joe Namath to wear No. 12.

With the NBA’s Sacramento Kings making their first postseason since 2006, the Jets have the longest active playoff drought in the four major professional sports leagues, having last made the promised land in the 2010 season.

Rodgers, 39, has thrown for 59,055 yards, 475 touchdowns and 105 interceptions in his 18-year career with the Packers, who drafted him 24th overall in 2005 as an eventual successor to Brett Favre.

Rodgers’ long run with Green Bay, which included the Super Bowl XLV title in 2010, ended with two-plus tumultuous years between the franchise and star player. ESPN reported hours before the 2021 NFL Draft that Rodgers vowed never to play for the Packers again, though it was soon smoothed over. He signed a three-year, $150.8 million contract extension in March 2022.

After the 2022 season ended with the Packers missing the playoffs, Rodgers said he planned to enter a multi-day “darkness retreat” to help himself sort out his future. In a March appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers bemoaned the lack of “direct communication” from the Packers over the winter, said that “something changed” within the organization and announced he wanted to be traded to the Jets.

At the time, Gutekunst said that he reached out to Rodgers “many times” over the offseason and Rodgers never called him back.

On Monday, Gutekunst said he still hasn’t spoken directly with Rodgers, only to his agent, David Dunn.

A deal between the Packers and Jets had been held up for weeks due to reported squabbles over draft-pick compensation. The Packers wanted to receive at least a first-rounder but settled for a first-round pick swap; the Jets were looking for some form of insurance in the event that Rodgers retires after 2023, which does not appear in the deal initially reported Monday.

Rodgers was named NFL MVP in 2011, 2014, 2020 and 2021, but he endured one of the worst seasons of his career in 2022. He completed 64.6 percent of his passes for 3,695 yards and 26 touchdowns while tossing 12 interceptions.

Without Rodgers on the roster, Jordan Love is next in line for the Packers’ starting quarterback job. They selected Love in the first round of the 2020 draft, which Rodgers later admitted “surprised” him and may have set the wheels in motion for a divorce.

Love has played sparingly in his three years with the Packers, throwing for 606 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions in 10 games (one start).

–Field Level Media

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Jets QB Aaron Rodgers among betting favorites for MVP in ’23

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Aaron Rodgers packed his bags and moved on from Green Bay, but a double-check reveals the new Jets’ quarterback isn’t available at a discount in MVP futures markets.

The four-time NFL Most Valuable Player is among favorites to win the award in 2023 at +1600, which is even with Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. At FanDuel, a three-way tie at +700 is shared by quarterbacks Josh Allen (Bills), Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) and Joe Burrow (Bengals).

Chargers QB Justin Herbert (+1200), Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (+1400) and Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (+1500) are on the crowded second tier at FanDuel.

The Jets are +1400 to win Super Bowl, which is fourth in the AFC behind favorite Kansas City (+700), the Buffalo Bills (+900) and Cincinnati Bengals (+1000) at DraftKings and BetMGM.

The Jets are currently +850 to win the AFC at FanDuel and +800 at BetMGM, and +250 to win the AFC East behind the Bills (+100).

–Field Level Media

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with head coach Matt LaFleur during the fourth quarter of their game Monday, December 19, 2022 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-12. Packers19 5

Report: Jets, Packers resume Aaron Rodgers trade talks

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The New York Jets and Green Bay Packers are talking again about a trade for four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers after “a dormant couple of weeks,” NFL Network reported Sunday.

An immediate trade isn’t likely, but there are hopes the teams can finally reach an agreement this week, per the report.

The NFL draft begins Thursday with the first-round picks and runs through Saturday. The Jets have the No. 13 overall pick, with the Packers slated to select two spots behind them.

Packers’ officials haven’t addressed the potential trade since April 12, when president and CEO Mark Murphy told reporters he didn’t have an update.

In mid-March, multiple reports indicated the Packers wanted at least a first-round draft pick for the 39-year-old Rodgers, but perhaps the asking price has dropped. The Packers already have indicated they play to move on from Rodgers, who signed a three-year, $150.8 million contract extension in March 2022, and insert Jordan Love at the position.

Rodgers was named NFL MVP in 2011, 2014, 2020 and 2021, but he endured one of the worst seasons of his career in 2022. He completed 64.6 percent of his passes for 3,695 yards and 26 touchdowns while tossing 12 interceptions.

Love, 24, has completed 50 passes in two seasons with three touchdowns and three interceptions. He was the 26th overall pick in the 2020 draft.

For his part, Rodgers has said he expects to be playing for the Jets come September.

The Jets currently have three quarterbacks on their roster, led by Zach Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft whose on-field performances has been underwhelming.

Also on the roster are Tim Boyle, who is Rodgers’ one-time backup, and Chris Streveler. Combined, they have played in 26 NFL games with four starts.

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Nov 6, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) celebrates a defensive stop being Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Jets DT Quinnen Williams won’t report without deal

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While the Jets leave the lights on for Aaron Rodgers, All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams plans to go dark until the team addresses his contract.

Williams, 25, is scheduled to earn $9.95 million in 2023 playing on a fifth-year option but said at the end of the regular season he wants a long-term deal before the start of the offseason program.

That date is today, and Williams is not planning to attend the voluntary portion of workouts with teammates, ESPN and NFL Network reported.

“Everybody knows I’m a team guy. Everybody knows that I believe in the team and want to put the team first and different things like that, but I do want to get a contract done before the offseason program,” Williams said in January. “I feel like I deserve to get a contract done before the offseason program just because I did everything right on the field, everything right off the field, and just having the organization behind me just like I’m behind them to show that they really support me and different things like that is an amazing thing for me. I just want to be compensated for what I am.”

General manager Joe Douglas said at the Scouting Combine in February that the team “loves Quinnen, we want him here.”

Williams was the third overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and has 25 sacks, 163 tackles and 29 tackles for loss in four seasons.

He set a career high with 12 sacks in 2022.

–Field Level Media

Nov 20, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets punter Braden Mann (7) kicks the ball against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers bring in former Jets punter Braden Mann

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Punter Braden Mann, who was released after three seasons with the New York Jets on Thursday, was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday.

Mann, 25, could provide competition for incumbent Pressley Harvin III, the Steelers’ punter the past two seasons. Harvin averaged 42.6 yards per punt (38.0 net) in 2021 and 44.5 yards (41.1 net) in 2022.

The Jets selected Mann out of Texas A&M in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he appeared in all 16 games and averaged 43.9 yards per punt with a net average of 37.2 on an NFL-high 82 punts.

Mann suffered a knee injury on his first punt in the 2021 season opener at Carolina and missed seven games. He returned to average 45.7 yards and 41.6 net yards, with 14 punts inside the opponents’ 20-yard line with one touchback.

Last season, Mann played in 17 games and averaged a franchise-record 46.9 yards per punt (17th in the league) with a net average of 40.8 (24th). He recorded eight touchbacks and a career-high 27 punts downed inside the 20. Two punts were returned for touchdowns.

The Jets recently signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead, making Mann available for trade, according to reports.

Mann would earn a $1.01 million salary if he makes the Steelers’ roster, while Harvin is slated to make $940,000, according to reports.

–Field Level Media