New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has once again ventured into the world of extraterrestrial theories, offering up a mix of speculation and personal anecdotes during his latest appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. With the Jets officially out of playoff contention at 3-10, the 41-year-old quarterback has seemingly redirected his focus to the unexplained phenomena occurring in the skies.
Rodgers Highlights New Jersey Drone Sightings
Rodgers kicked off the segment by discussing reports of mysterious drone activity over New Jersey.
“Do you know what’s been going on in New Jersey lately? And I’m not talking about football,” Rodgers began. “There’s been some crazy things going on—some drones in the sky in Jersey.”
McAfee showed a video of a large unidentified object hovering over Bedminster, New Jersey, displaying flashing blue, green, and red lights. Bedminster, notably, is home to a golf course owned by President-elect Donald Trump and the residence of Jets owner Woody Johnson.
“What the hell is that?” Rodgers exclaimed, pondering whether the sighting might simply be Trump arriving for a round of golf—or something far more mysterious.
“Maybe it’s some kids messing around… maybe not, though,” Rodgers added cryptically.
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Planning a “5E Experience” to Call Aliens
Rodgers didn’t stop at theorizing about drones. He went on to propose a unique experiment: a “5E experience.”
“I’m thinking about having a Friday night 5E experience,” he said, leaving McAfee and the panel visibly confused.
Rodgers explained, “It’s where you have a big kind of meditation circle, and then you call in the aliens. You use little green lasers to bring them in.”
The unconventional suggestion aligns with Rodgers’ reputation for embracing alternative methods and ideas, leaving fans to wonder if the quarterback is genuinely planning a cosmic invitation.
Rodgers’ History with UFOs
This isn’t the first time Rodgers has shared his fascination with extraterrestrial phenomena. During HBO’s Hard Knocks series, which documented the Jets’ preseason, Rodgers recalled a UFO sighting in 2005 that he claims shaped his interest in the subject.
Rodgers described being at the New Jersey home of his former Cal teammate, Steve Levy, shortly before the 2005 NFL Draft. Late at night, he was startled awake by an unusual alarm and rustling sounds. Stepping outside, he witnessed an enormous object moving through the sky.
“It was like a scene out of Independence Day,” Rodgers recounted. “We saw this tremendously large object, and it froze us. It created this explosion-type fire in the sky as it moved through the atmosphere.”
Rodgers said the sighting left him and his friends in stunned silence. Moments later, they heard the distinct sound of fighter jets, which appeared to be pursuing the object. Despite his efforts to find news coverage of the event in the following days, nothing was reported.
The experience led Rodgers to delve deeper into UFO phenomena. He later discovered that the alarm he heard was from a nuclear plant about nine miles away—a detail he believes is significant, as he claims UFO sightings are often linked to nuclear energy.
Rodgers’ Alternative Practices and Outlandish Theories
Rodgers has gained a reputation for embracing unconventional practices and beliefs. Early last season, he made headlines for openly discussing his use of the hallucinogen ayahuasca, which he credited with fueling his back-to-back MVP seasons in 2020 and 2021.
After the 2022 season, Rodgers embarked on a darkness retreat to reflect on his NFL future, a practice he described as deeply introspective and transformative. His willingness to explore nontraditional methods, whether for personal growth or curiosity about the unknown, has set him apart from his peers.
A Diversion from a Tough Season
With the Jets facing a disappointing season, Rodgers’ detour into UFO conspiracies offers a glimpse into his off-field interests. While his comments about “calling aliens” may seem outlandish to some, they reflect his broader philosophy of exploring the unconventional and questioning the unexplained.
As Rodgers continues to recover from the Achilles injury that sidelined him in Week 1, his fascination with UFOs and alternative ideas seems to be providing a new outlet for his energy.
Whether his “5E experience” actually takes place remains to be seen, but for now, Rodgers has once again captured the attention of fans and skeptics alike with his otherworldly musings.
