Aaron Rodgers … the king of New York?
He’s certainly trying, as the four-time MVP and the Jets have reportedly agreed on a new contract that goes through 2024, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. And in the process of the extension, Rodgers also looked out for his franchise in a big way.
In the new deal, Rodgers took a massive $35 million pay cut, bringing down the value of his original contract from $110 million to $75 million. And, just like before, that’s all guaranteed money.
Last week, Aaron Rodgers said it would be a “disservice” to only be a Jet for one season. The new contract now sees him in Gotham green for at least two.
Rodgers, who turns 40 in December, was traded to the Jets following 18 seasons (and a Super Bowl championship) with the Green Bay Packers.
The #Jets signed four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers to a new two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract through the 2024 season, per NFL salary data.
Rodgers had nearly $110M guaranteed remaining on his old deal in GB. He’s taking less for a shot at a ring (or two) in New York. pic.twitter.com/FI6rmtgmAO
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 26, 2023
If I was a Jets fan, I’d be pretty excited too — though obviously it’s hard to get too pumped as a Miami Dolphins fan.
But take that away for a minute, and this is pretty cool. It actually reminds me of what Tom Brady did for the New England Patriots, though Brady’s pay cut was a lot bigger between $60-100 million, but you get my point. Plus, at this point, what does $35 million mean to a man who’s already worth $200 million (and that’s just what we know now)? (RELATED: Video Of Tyreek Hill’s Alleged Assault At Miami Marina Drops)
Plus, it’s a fair price to pay to possibly be a king in New York City — maybe the king (pending a Super Bowl ring).