The New York Jets completed their deal for longtime Green Bay Packers quarterback and future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers earlier this week. It took a long time, but it ended with the Jets sending Green Bay No. 13, a 2023 second-round pick (No. 42), a sixth-round pick (No. 207), and a conditional 2024 second-round pick (which becomes a first-round pick if Rodgers plays 65% of New York’s snaps) in exchange for Rodgers, the No. 15 pick, and a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 170).
According to Over the Cap, Rodgers is in the second year of a three-year, $150 million contract he signed with the Packers last offseason, with two years and $108.7 million remaining. The distribution of the $108.7 million, on the other hand, is pretty interesting.
According to ESPN, the Packers changed Rodgers’ $58.3 million 2023 option bonus into 2024 compensation, meaning he will count against New York’s books for only $1.165 million in 2023… and $107.55 million in 2024. Here it is, courtesy of Over the Cap.
According to NFL Media, this had to happen in order for the Jets to sign Rodgers in the first place, and Rodgers agreeing to sign the new deal also saved the Packers roughly $14.6 million in salary space this year. So, on his way out the door, he did his old squad a favor.
Carrying Rodgers at a $107.55 million cap hit in 2024 is obviously unsustainable. As a result, Rodgers’ contract will almost certainly be renegotiated between now and the start of the 2024 offseason. For the time being, he is on the books for a ridiculously large sum of money.
What is Aaron Rodgers’ new Jets jersey number?
Rodgers will wear the number 8 for the Jets. You need a new Jets jersey if you’re a fan! Aaron Rodgers No. 8 Jets jerseys are now available, including the all-new black and gotham green designs. To shop, go here.
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