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Rodgers and Wilson Rift Drives Jets’ Offseason Shake-Up

The fallout over target distribution between Rodgers and Wilson drove New York’s decision to revamp its receiving corps.

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Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets puts on his helmet during the first quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Overview

  • Late in the 2024 season Rodgers privately criticized Wilson’s improvisational route running while Wilson and teammates grew frustrated by Rodgers funneling red-zone targets to Davante Adams.
  • A midseason trade sending Mike Williams to Pittsburgh cleared the way for Adams’s arrival and revived a familiar connection from Rodgers’s Packers years.
  • New York’s 5-12 record prompted the Jets to move on from Rodgers and overhaul a receiving group that failed to meet preseason expectations.
  • Rodgers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason and has already become a prominent voice in their summer practices.
  • Garrett Wilson reunited with college quarterback Justin Fields in New York, emphasizing mutual trust and streamlined communication as they prepare for 2025.