The NFL has added another blemish to Aaron Rodgers’ 2024 season.
The New York Jets entered the season as a team expected to make the playoffs.
That was the vision for the team in 2023, but Rodgers ruptured his Achilles in the fourth game of that season.
Despite poor quarterback play, the 2023 team is mathematically capable of making the playoffs by the end of December and finishing 7-10.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) sits on the bench during the first half of a game against the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 29, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
But this season has somehow gotten worse. The Jets are 4-12 and heading into their season finale.
And as the Jets prepared for their final game of the season, Rodgers, a four-time MVP, was fined $11,255 for a late touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17.
The hit came after Rodgers threw a pick. It wasn’t a threatening tackle, but Rodgers was flagged for it.
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Rodgers, who looks like a 41-year-old quarterback coming off a serious injury but is showing signs of wanting to turn back the clock.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa, right, in the end zone for a safety Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y.
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But it appears Rodgers has been punished as arguably the most disappointing season in franchise history comes to a close.
The Jets led 42-0 at one point last week, but they found the end zone twice after Tyrod Taylor replaced Rodgers in the fourth quarter.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
The Jets are currently searching for their next head coach and general manager. They play the Miami Dolphins Sunday to close out the season.