Aaron Rodgers in Jets gear. Donald Trump in suit.Aaron Rodgers and Donald Trump (Photos via Getty Images)
After being accused of ignoring former President Donald Trump during the UFC 302 pay-per-view event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets posted a picture of himself shaking hands with the President.

Rodgers, who’s entering Year 2 with the New York Jets, appeared to snub Donald Trump as he walked side by side with UFC President Dana White into the arena.

However, Rodgers later took to social media to post a photo with Trump.

“(Handshake emoji) pic with President Trump,” Rodgers wrote in a photo showing the two on his Instagram story, which he called, “Priceless.”

 

Both were present for the highly anticipated event, which saw Islam Makhachev successfully defend his lightweight title by submitting Dustin Poirier with a D’Arce choke halfway through the fifth round, Sean Strickland defeat Paulo Costa, and Kevin Holland win by armbar submission.

Aaron Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, and Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, are no strangers to controversy.

 

After a legendary career with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets. He has frequently been in the news for his opinions on and off the field, as he does not mince words on things he believes in. Trump continues to be a major player in American politics in spite of his legal disputes, as his presidency and post-presidential acts continue to elicit strong sentiments.

Aaron Rodgers Has Allegedly Shared False Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories in Private Conversations

Aaron Rodgers (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. previously confirmed that among his potential vice-presidential prospects was New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Soon, after that news, it was revealed that he stated deranged conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting not being real.

Rodgers responded to a CNN report that he cast doubt on the veracity of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, which killed 20 children and six adults.

“As I’m on the record saying in the past, what happened in Sandy Hook was an absolute tragedy,” Rodgers said in a statement on X.

“I am not and have never been of the opinion that the events did not take place. Again, I hope that we learn from this and other tragedies to identify the signs that will allow us to prevent unnecessary loss of life. My thoughts and prayers continue to remain with the families affected along with the entire Sandy Hook community.”

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers Opens Up About The Moment He Thought His NFL Career Was Over

Aaron Rodgers looking on.Aaron Rodgers (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made a stunning admission about what initially went through his mind when he suffered a season-ending Achilles tear last year.

As it turns out, Aaron Rodgers strongly feared that his legendary football career was over after suffering the injury just minutes into his Jets debut against the Buffalo Bills on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.

Speaking on the “I Can Fly” podcast, the four-time league MVP admitted that he didn’t think he’d be able to return to football after suffering a ruptured Achilles.

“I was really thinking, ‘This is it. You don’t come back from this injury,” Rodgers said.

This admission is surprising because Rodgers always seemed confident that he would fully recover and return to the field. You may recall that Rodgers wrote, “I shall rise yet again” in an Instagram post two days after he suffered the injury.

 

Rodgers even tried to make a heroic comeback for the Jets late in the season, but the team announced in December that they were officially shutting down the future Hall of Famer for the remainder of the year.

New York’s offense struggled tremendously without Aaron Rodgers once he went down with an injury. Head coach Robert Saleh used three different QBs in Zach Wilson, Trevor Siemian and Tim Boyle. Those three combined for just 11 touchdowns against 15 interceptions.

Aaron Rodgers’ Return Makes The Jets Contenders

With Aaron Rodgers likely to be ready for Week 1, the Jets can finally expect to re-emerge as Super Bowl contenders once and for all.

The Jets have a top-10 defense and a nice set of playmakers on offense led by Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, Allen Lazard and Mike Williams. The o-line was bolstered by the pickups of Tyron Smith, John Simpson and Morgan Moses.

If Rodgers can stay healthy, the Jets will unquestionably be a contender in the AFC. This team has been held by mediocre quarterback play for nearly two decades now, but an all-time great like Rodgers is capable of single-handedly changing the fortunes of this franchise.