Adam Schefter weighs in on chances Aaron Rodgers returns to New York Jets in 2025

Aaron Rodgers still hasn’t made a decision regarding whether he’s returning to the New York Jets and the NFL as a whole for another season in 2025.

It’s been a struggle for Rodgers over his two seasons in New York, and he isn’t getting any younger. The Jets have undergone a slew of changes, including hiring a new coach and general manager after it didn’t work out with Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas. Would Rodgers be open to basically restarting in the Big Apple at 41 years old? That’s the question.

On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tried to deliver some answers on the drama, as he joined The Pat McAfee Show to delve into Rodgers’ future with the Jets under new head coach Aaron Glenn.

“I think that Aaron Glenn and Aaron Rodgers have to sit down and No. 1, Aaron Rodgers, first and foremost, has to decide whether or not he wants to play, whether or not he wants to play in New York, whether or not he’s committed to going through all this again,” Schefter stated. “If and when that’s the case, then Aaron Glenn’s going to have a decision to make about what they want to do with their franchise.

“From a talent standpoint, there’s probably not a better option out there than Aaron Rodgers. The guy still has it, and he still can play. The question is, what do they want to do, as they’re rebuilding their organization? Is that a long-term play? Do they feel like there’s a better fit for the organization to grow with?

“Those are questions, I think that both sides have to answer, with input from one another, as they sit down and talk about this issue moving forward.”

Of course, Rodgers has put together a Hall of Fame career, finishing up his 20th NFL season following the 2024 campaign. Over that time, the veteran quarterback has thrown for over 62,000 yards with 503 touchdowns, winning four MVP awards and a Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers, as well.

In 2023, the Packers traded Rodgers to the Jets, but Rodgers missed nearly all of the 2023 season due to a torn Achilles. He returned in 2024 and led the Jets to a 5-12 record despite throwing for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns.

All told, Aaron Rodgers is still the best option for the Jets if they want to be competitive in 2025. Whether the legendary quarterback is up for another season remains to be seen, but it’ll be fascinating to speculate regardless, until he gives his answer, which could be any day now.