Exclusive | Woody Johnson reveals how Jets will decide Aaron Rodgers’ future with team

Exclusive | Woody Johnson reveals how Jets will decide Aaron Rodgers’ future with team

The Jets’ future plans at quarterback will be left to the next general manager and head coach.

Woody Johnson told The Post’s Brian Costello that the decision on Aaron Rodgers will be left to the two men that he taps to lead the franchise going forward, whoever they may be.

“From a numbers standpoint, [Rodgers] did OK, except for the most important number – winning games,” Johnson told Costello in an exclusive interview. “But that’s going to be up to the coach. The coach will have to decide what the quarterback situation is. That’s going to be a very important job for the general manager and the coach – what do we want and when do we get it and what’s our timeline. Where does Aaron Rodgers fit into that?”

Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after the Jets’ season-ending win against the Dolphins on Jan. 5, 2024. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

The Jets are currently in the middle of a search to fill both positions, with the organization announcing the completion of several interviews, and the plan for Rodgers would surely be a question that is at the forefront of those conversations.

Rodgers was brought in two seasons ago to change the direction of the franchise, but inconsistent play and injuries have marred his time with the Jets.

Those two poor seasons ultimately led to the firings of head coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas.

The future Hall-of-Fame quarterback suffered a season-ending Achilles tear during the first drive of the Jets season in 2023 and despite hopes for the organization to be a championship contender in 2024, the Jets fell well short of that.

Aaron Rodgers (middle) with Woody Johnson (right) and his brother Christopher at Jets introductory press conference. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Questions about Rodgers’ future with the team have become more persistent as the season has progressed and the quarterback has acknowledged that Sunday could be his last game with the Jets.

And following the season-ending win over the Dolphins on Sunday, Rodgers said “I honestly don’t know” when asked if he thinks he’ll be back with the Jets next season.

“Feels good to be able to do some of those things the last five or six weeks I know I was capable of doing, even at 40, 41,” Rodgers said.

Woody Johnson (right) and brother Christopher at Jets practice. Bill Kostroun/New York Post

“Either way, I won’t be upset or offended whatever they decide to do. If they want to move on, if I still want to play and if not I’ll let them know at some point if that’s the case.”

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