The Jets made a significant splash this offseason, acquiring Aaron Rodgers in a blockbuster trade with the Packers.
According to Fox Sports radio host Craig Carton, the Jets weren’t the only AFC East team interested in Rodgers.
The Patriots apparently made an offer for Rodgers this offseason. However, the four-time MVP had no interest in joining Bill Belichick’s squad.
“Aaron Rodgers almost wasn’t a Jet,” Carton said. “The New England Patriots made an offer to the Green Bay Packers to get Aaron Rodgers. Aaron Rodgers heard it and his agent said, ‘No! We ain’t playing for New England. We want to be a Jet.’ “
.@craigcartonlive says the Patriots made an offer for Aaron Rodgers 😳
“The Patriots made an offer for Aaron Rodgers, and he refused to play for New England.” pic.twitter.com/qncsVLx6pS
— The Carton Show (@TheCartonShow) June 14, 2023
Patriots fans may want to take this report with a grain of salt.
Earlier this offseason, Carton said the 49ers wanted to trade for Rodgers. He was the only member of the media reporting that information.
When the dust settled, the Jets won the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes. They’ll find out this fall if he was worth the headache.