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Future Considerations: Keep or Cut Rodgers?
As the Jets ponder the future of Aaron Rodgers amidst a coaching overhaul, they must evaluate the potential risks and rewards of retaining him. Cutting Rodgers means not just absorbing a hefty dead cap hit (estimated between $49 million and $63 million over the next two years) but also searching for a replacement. Given the current quarterback market, reliable bridge quarterbacks seem scarce, creating a significant risk for the franchise if they decide to move on from Rodgers.