The saga involving Aaron Rodgers continues to unfold with no shortage of drama.
Aaron Rodgers was notably absent from the New York Jets’ mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, as confirmed by head coach Robert Saleh.
This absence will result in substantial fines for the veteran quarterback, potentially exceeding $100,000 if he misses all three days of the camp.
The fines for Rodgers escalate with each day he misses: the first day costs him $16,953, the second $33,908, and the third $50,855. His absence is reportedly due to an undisclosed ‘event’ he chose to attend instead of participating in team activities.
Fans quickly had a field day with the news:
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Rodgers, along with the team’s new defensive star Haason Reddick, are the only two Jets players missing from the minicamp. Known for his independent streak, Rodgers has consistently marched to the beat of his own drum since his high-profile move from the Green Bay Packers to the Jets.
Despite being active in the team’s offseason practices and being present at the Jets’ practice facility for a physical on Monday, Rodgers now faces potential fines from the NFL for skipping Tuesday’s mandatory session.
His departure from Green Bay was publicly announced on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ before finalizing his deal with the Jets. Rodgers’ first season with the Jets was cut short after just four offensive snaps due to an Achilles tear sustained in a Week 1 victory over the Buffalo Bills. In his absence, backup Zach Wilson took over, but the team struggled, diminishing their playoff prospects.
While recuperating from his injury, Rodgers remained in the public eye, making weekly controversial appearances on McAfee’s show, where he shared conspiracy theories about the coronavirus vaccine among other topics.
Now fully recovered, expectations are high for the four-time NFL MVP as he heads into the new season with the Jets in the competitive AFC East.
