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Financial Implications for the Jets
Discussing the financial ramifications of moving on from Rodgers, Hughes noted that the Jets would likely have to absorb a significant cap penalty. Options include outright cutting him or seeking a trade, although the latter seems improbable given Rodgers’ age and injury history.
In Hughes’ view, the Jets would be better off taking the financial hit immediately rather than spreading it across the next few seasons since they are not positioned to contend for a Super Bowl in the immediate future.