Aaron Rodgers ‘faces being frozen out by the Jets and possibly cut’ in brutal move after horrific season

The New York Jets are reportedly considering placing Aaron Rodgers on injured reserve as their dismal season continues to unwind.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, some NFL executives even believe the veteran quarterback could be cut in a similar move to Daniel Jones’ exit from the Giants.

The same report claims Jets owner Woody Johnson wanted to bench Rodgers after the dismal Week 4 home defeat by the Denver Broncos.

Those in attendance at that meeting resisted but Rodgers, 40, has since guided the Jets to a horrendous 3-8 record so far this season.

The team’s performances have seen owner Woody Johnson fire both head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas. 

Douglas lost his job as GM on Tuesday, six weeks after the head coach was replaced following a 2-3 start. The Jets have since gone 1-5 under interim coach Jeff Ulbrich.

Rodgers has struggled since returning from an Achilles tendon injury that he suffered in Week 1 of last season. 

The four-time NFL MVP has expressed a desire to play another season in the NFL but it remains unclear whether that will be in New York.

Rodgers is slated to make a non-guaranteed $37.5 million in 2025 with a dead cap hit of $49 million as his salary cap total goes from $17.1 million to $23.5 million.

The Jets could spread the dead money over two years by releasing Rodgers with the use of post-June 1 designation. He has a no-trade clause in his contract so they would need his permission to make a deal.

The San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders have all been mooted as possible destinations for Rodgers next season.

More to follow.