Aaron Rodgers signs 2 year deal with Jets for 75 million
Posted: July 27 23, 2:35 pm
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This offseason, the New York Jets traded several picks to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but there was still work to do on the financial side. In order to make the trade a reality, Rodgers agreed to move a $58.3 million option bonus to 2024 -- which meant that he would be owed more than $107 million in 2024, per Pro Football Talk. Monies had to be adjusted, and on Wednesday, Rodgers agreed to his new deal.
Per NFL Media, Rodgers has agreed to sign a two-year deal with $75 million guaranteed through 2024. Tom Pelissero notes that this new contract is technically a five-year deal, but includes two option years to spread out bonus proration. The 2023 cap number is reportedly just under $9 million, which gives the Jets some flexibility to build their roster.
Rodgers had nearly $110 million guaranteed on his old contract, and is taking a pay cut of $35 million to play for New York.