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Veteran NFL players are given certain luxuries over players that have yet to earn their roster spots.
For instance, many elite players are given limited or no on-field time during preseason games to mitigate injury.
If those players have been in the league for a long time, they understand the game speed and typically don’t need the preseason to get a feel for the game.
Aaron Rodgers hasn’t played in a preseason game since 2018, which is set to change.
Rodgers will play in the New York Jets‘ last preseason game, which he recently detailed in a segment shared by New York Post Sports.
“I’m not sure how long it’s gonna be, but it’ll be good to get out there with the guys,” Rodgers said.
Aaron Rodgers explains what he’s hoping to accomplish and get out of playing in his first preseason game since 2018, the bond he’s building with Mekhi Becton & compares Breece Hall’s effortless speed to former Packers RB Ahman Green #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/IJgRi4nzLM
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) August 22, 2023
The first year in a new system can be challenging, even for a player with Rodgers’ tenure.
In this press conference, he recognized this, understanding it was vital to get in-game action with his new team.
Rodgers indicated that this was a decision he was already planning to make, calling it an “easy decision” when Robert Saleh approached him.
Jets fans will finally get to see their new quarterback in action, albeit in a preseason game.
Rodgers is more than a new quarterback for this organization.
He is a figurehead for change, something the Jets fanbase has been starved of for the last 12 years, the longest active playoff drought.
With any luck, Rodgers’ experience and on-field leadership will lead to a Jets playoff berth, hopefully bringing the team newfound hope and excitement.
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