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Aaron Rodgers could be fined by his team for failing to report to minicamp this week.
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh revealed on Tuesday that the veteran quarterback isn’t attending the team activity, having told him he had a previous commitment to an event that “is important to him.”
Saleh also noted that Rodgers’ absence was “unexcused” and could prompt a fine, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
The Jets and their fans look forward to seeing what Aaron Rodgers could bring to the team once fit to return to the field.
The four-time MVP joined NY before last season but was unfortunate to sustain a season-ending Achilles injury a few plays into his debut in Week 1.
He is back to full fitness, and just about everyone is hoping he can go the distance in 2024, which could make things very interesting.
Ok, so here’s the full explanation from Jets coach Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers missing minicamp. He says he and Rodgers have been in communication, and Rodgers is missing it for an “event that was very important to him”. pic.twitter.com/yaC9Lmu1pX
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Another Top Jets Star Failed To Report To Minicamp
Aaron Rodgers wasn’t the only high-profile Jets player who didn’t show up for the team’s two-day minicamp on Tuesday.
Edge rusher Haason Reddick also has been a now-show amid a contract dispute with the team.
Reddick was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles via a trade in March. The defensive star is due a non-guaranteed $14.25 million in base pay for the last year of his contract with his former team.
The two-time Pro Bowler avoided all voluntary workouts, forfeiting a $250,000 workout bonus. Minicamp, however, is mandatory, so he is subject to a $16,953 fine for missing the first day. Should he also miss the second day, as expected, the absence will incur a $33,908 fine.
VIDEO: Aaron Rodgers Dropped A Shocking Personal Admission About Adult Entertainment During Controversial Interview With Tucker Carlson
Aaron Rodgers (Photo via Carlson Tucket/Twitter)
Aaron Rodgers is back to doing what he does best, and that is causing controversy with his words.
In a viral interview with Tucker Carlson, quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets discussed his opinions on COVID-19, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and other topics.
In their Tuesday conversation, Rodgers and Tucker Carlson covered a wide range of political topics, such as conspiracy theories, the COVID-19 vaccine, and Robert F. Kennedy’s proposal to pair the New York Jets quarterback with John F. Kennedy as his running partner for the vice presidency. He also discussed themes relating to pornography.
Aaron Rodgers made it abundantly clear that he does not indulge in pornographic material because he isn’t into “weird kinky stuff.”
At the start of the interview, the 2011 Super Bowl champion praised Vladimir Putin, describing Russia’s president as ‘thoughtful and smart’ while wishing that U.S. President Joe Biden was more like him.
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The quarterback suggested Biden should behave more like Putin, telling Tucker Carlson: “I’d love to see Joe Biden give an interview where he can speak on the history of the United States in the same way that Putin talked about the history of his country.”
The four-time NFL MVP also called Joe Biden’s intelligence into doubt, along with Carlson’s, when they speculated that the political establishment’s extreme leftist views might be deliberately pushing the country’s populace.
‘You wonder if they’re sort of seeing how far they can push the population until someone starts laughing, like, are you joking?’ Carlson joked.
‘It feels like that sometimes,’ Rodgers agreed. ‘Like ‘What if we did this? Is anybody going to give a s**t? No? Now, let’s try this one here. We’re going put Joe Biden up.’ Wait what? This guy who can’t even walk over here? Who s***s his pants every now and then?’ he further joked via NBC News.
Aaron Rodgers Once Challenged Travis Kelce To COVID Vaccine Debate
Aaron Rodgers (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Last year, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers challenged Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to debate the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
The pro football standouts were in the midst of trading barbs since Rodgers mocked Kelce for partnering with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in a campaign to encourage people to get their flu shots and COVID vaccinations.
Rodgers mocked Kelce, calling him “Mr. Pfizer.”
“Who knew I’d get into the vax wars with Aaron Rodgers, man?” Kelce joked with reporters. “Mr. Pfizer versus the Johnson & Johnson family over there.”
