New York Jets Builds a Robust Staff Round 4-time MVP Aaron Rodgers : NFL : Sports World News

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers calls a play throughout a recreation towards the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16. (Photo : Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The Jets are optimistic about luring Rodgers out of Green Bay as NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that they’ve simply reached an settlement with huge receiver Mecole Hardman, at the moment a free agent.

Hardman, who helped Patrick Mahomes snag one other Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs, is reportedly signing a one-year take care of the Jets with an opportunity of creating $6.5 million.

The 25-year-old wideout was chosen within the second spherical of the 2019 NFL Draft and spent 4 seasons in Kansas City. He had two Super Bowl rings with the Chiefs earlier than being hobbled by accidents final season.

No extra distress

While the Super Bowl champions is the group to observe this season, the Jets have one thing to look ahead to after a number of years of distress.

As the Jets proceed to work on getting Rodgers, their former quarterback, Boomer Esiason, mentioned he believes the Packers star won’t be sporting his No. 12 jersey.

This was after Joe Namath, the Jets legend, made headlines in January when he mentioned he would enable the group to un-retire his well-known No. 12 for Rodgers.

Rodgers had worn jersey No. 12 since beginning his profession because the twenty fourth general choose within the 2005 NFL draft.

“I can guarantee you he’s not wearing No. 12,” Esiason was heard saying throughout his morning present on WFAN, including that “He’s not a dummy. He’s one of the smartest guys who has ever played, and understands history and who Joe Namath is and why that number is so important.”

While Rodgers had confirmed on “The Pat McAfee Show that he intends to play for the Jets within the 2023 season, it has but to be seen if he’ll proceed to put on the No. 12, as he was noncommittal when requested about it.