Rodgers takes pay cut with new Jets deal, report says

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers took a pay cut in his new contract with the New York Jets, according to a report.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero said Rodgers signed a two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract through the 2024 season. He had nearly $110 million guaranteed left on his Green Bay deal.

The #Jets signed four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers to a new two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract through the 2024 season, per NFL salary data.

Rodgers had nearly $110M guaranteed remaining on his old deal in GB. He’s taking less for a shot at a ring (or two) in New York. pic.twitter.com/FI6rmtgmAO
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 26, 2023

Rodgers announced in March on the Pat McAfee Show that it was his intention to play for the New York Jets. Rodgers was greeted by his new teammates in the Big Apple in April, showing off his new green and white gear.

During Rodgers’ long reign leading the Packers offense, he brought home four Associated Press MVP Awards, as well as a Vince Lombardi Trophy for the team’s Super Bowl XLV win.

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