AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers

California quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was selected 24th overall in the opening round of the NFL Draft in New York on April 24, 2005, holds up a Green Bay Packers jersey. Rodgers is moving to the Big Apple, where there will be enormous expectations in addition to the bright lights and dazzling legacy he left behind in Green Bay. A person with knowledge of the trade claims that the four-time NFL MVP and the Green Bay Packers reached an agreement on Monday, April 24, 2023, for the New York Jets to acquire him. The teams have not yet announced the transaction, so the source talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity. (Julie Jacobson, Fil/AP Photo)

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers salutes the crowd following an NFL football match in Chicago on December 4, 2022, versus the Chicago Bears. Rodgers is moving to the Big Apple, where there will be enormous expectations in addition to the bright lights and dazzling legacy he left behind in Green Bay. A person with knowledge of the trade claims that the four-time NFL MVP and the Green Bay Packers reached an agreement on Monday, April 24, 2023, for the New York Jets to acquire him. The teams have not yet announced the transaction, so the source talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity. (Charles Rex Arbogast, File/AP Photo)

FILE: On November 6, 2022, in Detroit, during the first half of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions, quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Packers scrambles. Rodgers is moving to the Big Apple, where there will be enormous expectations in addition to the bright lights and dazzling legacy he left behind in Green Bay. A person with knowledge of the trade claims that the four-time NFL MVP and the Green Bay Packers reached an agreement on Monday, April 24, 2023, for the New York Jets to acquire him. The teams have not yet announced the transaction, so the source talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity. (Paul Sancya, File/AP Photo)

File: On January 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers looks up during the second half of an NFL football match between the San Francisco 49ers and the NFC divisional playoff. Rodgers is moving to the Big Apple, where there will be enormous expectations in addition to the bright lights and dazzling legacy he left behind in Green Bay. A person with knowledge of the trade claims that the four-time NFL MVP and the Green Bay Packers reached an agreement on Monday, April 24, 2023, for the New York Jets to acquire him. The teams have not yet announced the transaction, so the source talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity. (File: Aaron Gash, AP photo)

Aaron Rodgers is moving from Green Bay, where he left behind a spectacular legacy, to the bright lights and high expectations of the Big Apple, after six weeks of waiting.

A person with knowledge of the trade claims that the four-time NFL MVP and the Green Bay Packers reached an agreement on Monday for the New York Jets to acquire him. The teams had not formally announced the trade, so the source talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity.

While the agreement hasn’t been finalized, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst stated at a pre-draft press conference that it should be before the draft starts on Thursday.

According to Gutekunst, “we were expecting it to be done fairly fast, hopefully soon.” “Many things have been decided upon. A few things to experience

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Another individual with knowledge of the transaction says that the Packers will send Rodgers to the Jets this year along with a fifth-round pick and the No. 15 overall pick. The 13th overall pick, a second-round pick (at No. 42), a sixth-round pick this year, and a conditional 2024 second-round pick—which becomes a first-round pick if Aaron Rodgers plays 65% of the plays for New York this season—will be received in return by Green Bay.

The parameters of the transaction between the teams were initially revealed by ESPN.

During an isolation retreat in Oregon in February, the 39-year-old Rodgers spent several days reflecting on his life and playing future, leaving fans and reporters to speculate about his decision.

He came out and thought some more, and on March 10 he decided he wanted to play again, this time with the Jets. On March 15, Rodgers announced his plans in a video appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Sirius XM and YouTube. That came after early in March, New York sent a delegation to Rodgers’ house in Southern California, which comprised general manager Joe Douglas, coach Robert Saleh, and owner Woody Johnson.

After that, he and the sports community patiently awaited the Packers and Jets to ultimately finalize a transaction.

Gutekunst remarked, “We’ve been working on this for a while.” “I believe that it would have been difficult for both teams to advance past the draft.”

There were moments during the course of several weeks of negotiations when it seemed as though no deal would be reached, leaving both the clubs and the supporters in doubt.

Johnson said to reporters during the league’s annual meetings on March 28 that “we’re nervous.” “I guess we’re positive as we look ahead. However, we are prepared to adhere to our strategy because we have one. Furthermore, I don’t believe that anyone is currently hyperventilating.”

After some time, the parties managed to reach a consensus over remuneration. Additionally, when Zach Wilson, the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2021, had a very difficult season in his first two, the agreement places the former Super Bowl champion in New York.

Last season, New York finished with a 7-10 record and a six-game losing streak that set a team record of 12 straight years without a playoff appearance in the NFL.

In an attempt to revitalize an offense that was among the worst in the NFL under coordinator Mike LaFleur—the younger brother of Matt, Rodgers’ coach in Green Bay for the previous four years—Rodgers reunites with Nathaniel Hackett with the Jets.

Alongside wide receiver Garrett Wilson—the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year—and running back Breece Hall, Rodgers bolsters an offensive line that looks to be loaded with young talent.

During his visit on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Aaron Rodgers stated, “There’s a lot of reasons why the Jets are attractive.” However, one instructor in particular has meant more to me than any other coach I’ve ever had. Additionally, he serves as the coordinator there.

Saleh stated several times during the offseason that the Jets, who boast a top-five defense, were searching for an experienced quarterback to join their roster. Furthermore, Johnson declared that if Douglas could secure an established signal caller—what he referred to as “the missing piece”—he would “definitely” be willing to pay for them.

They ultimately acquired one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history.

Shortly after the season concluded, Rodgers stated he was still deciding whether to ask for a trade, retire, or rejoin the Packers for a 19th season. The Jets looked into a couple quarterback prospects in the interim, visiting with free agent Derek Carr both at their facility and at the Indianapolis NFL Combine.

However, it became further clearer that New York would be all in on Rodgers—as long as he wanted to play there—after Carr agreed to terms to join with New Orleans.

It brings to mind the incredible deal the Jets pulled off in 2008 to acquire Brett Favre from the Packers. A few months later, Favre turned 39 as well. And, ironically, making it possible for Rodgers to get off to a good start in Green Bay.

Although Rodgers won the league MVP award in 2020 and 2021, he struggled to play well the previous season due to a damaged right thumb and the absence of standout wide receiver Davante Adams, who was traded to Las Vegas. He threw 12 interceptions, his most since 2008, and had his lowest passer rating as a starter (91.1). The Packers ended a run of three consecutive NFC North victories with an 8-9 record and a missed playoff appearance.

In the 2010 season, Rodgers guided the Packers to their most recent Super Bowl victory. Although he was never able to return the Packers to the Super Bowl, Aaron Rodgers made them perennial challengers. In the last nine seasons, the Packers have lost four NFC title games.