It’s well-known among football fans that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has pondered retirement on numerous occasions.
Some wondered if Aaron Rodgers would retire amid frustrations with the Green Bay Packers’ brass in the 2021 offseason. Even though he went on to win his fourth NFL MVP Award that year, Rodgers again considered retirement in 2022.
Last year, the future Hall of Famer strongly considered retiring. But after enduring a darkness retreat, the Super Bowl 45-winning quarterback decided to continue his playing career. He was traded to the New York Jets ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Two months ago, independent 2024 presidential election candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines when he told ABC News that Rodgers and former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura were his desired running mates.
While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Aaron Rodgers addressed his friendship with RFK Jr. and stated it was either politics or retirement for him:
“I love Bobby, we had a couple of really nice conversations. But there were really two options. It was retire and be his VP, or keep playing, and I wanted to keep playing.”
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Both RFK Jr. and Rodgers have been outspoken anti-vaxxers and have spread plenty of misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines. Rodgers has been more open about his political views since joining the Jets, offering plenty of support for RFK Jr. while critiquing U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Aaron Rodgers & Jets Look To Rebound From Wasted 2023 Season
Rodgers’ arrival in Gotham brought rare excitement to a New York Jets franchise that hasn’t had much to celebrate over the past 14 years. Unfortunately, the promising season ended when Rodgers tore his Achilles minutes into his Jets debut against the Buffalo Bills.
New York’s offense suffered without Rodgers as the team limped to a disappointing 7-10 finish.
The Jets need Aaron Rodgers to stay healthy if they’re to compete for a Super Bowl this upcoming season. Their quest to New Orleans (the site of Super Bowl 59) will begin with a Monday night contest against Rodgers’ childhood team, the San Francisco 49ers, in Week 1.
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