Woody Johnson has no regrets about releasing Aaron Rodgers
In a stunning move, Jets owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized on Tuesday the team’s starting (as of Week 7) quarterback, Justin Fields.
“If we can just complete a pass, it would look good,” Johnson told reporters, among other things.
They had a guy last year who can complete a pass. They didn’t want him back. But Johnson said he has no regrets about moving on from future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers.
“I never look back,” Johnson said, via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. “You have to look forward to football. Even when you cut players, they could be a Hall of Famer. You just never know. But Aaron’s playing great now. He’s in a situation that’s working for him.”
Of course, Rodgers seemed to be not interested in a third season with the Jets — even if they wanted him. And, as we hear it, there was a difference of opinion as to who did and who didn’t. G.M. Darren Mougey wanted to keep Rodgers, we’re told. Coach Aaron Glenn wanted to move on.
Moving on from Rodgers is only part of the problem. The other part is the guy they picked. By title, that was Mougey’s move. It’s possible, however, that others in the organization had their fingerprints on the move.
Up to and including Woody Johnson himself.
Justin Jefferson Gives Honest Message on Vikings’ QB Situation
After a sluggish start to the 2025 NFL season, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has found his rhythm. The LSU product is hitting his stride, topping 100 receiving yards in two of his last three games.
Jefferson’s resurgence has coincided with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz stepping in for the injured J.J. McCarthy. Since Wentz took over in Week 3, Jefferson has tallied at least five catches and 75-plus yards in every outing.
Jefferson has been in the NFL for six seasons and has played with different quarterbacks. Whether it’s Wentz, McCarthy, Darnold, or Cousins, Jefferson was asked about his ability to adapt and produce impressive numbers despite the lack of connection
“I mean, it’s tough, tough situations to be in, but you can’t really get mad at the situation or get mad at what’s right there in front of you,” Jefferson said. “You just got to work with what you got and make the most of it, and I feel like I have done that.
“We just got to get over that hump of winning and, of course, winning in the playoffs as well. So it’s definitely tough, but I put it on myself and critique myself into getting better every single year and perfecting my craft at an ultimate level.”
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Earns Praise
Recently, former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald applauded for what Jefferson has been able to do with the Vikings despite the rotating cast of quarterbacks since entering the league in 2020.
“I think Justin Jefferson, to me, what he’s been able to do, and I think Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are like neck and neck, right?” Fitzgerald said on a recent appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show.”
“But Ja’Marr has had the luxury of having somebody who’s in the conversation of MVP, quality player at quarterback, and Joe Burrow his entire career. Justin has done it with Sam Darnold. He’s done it with J.J. McCarthy. He’s done it with Kirk Cousins. He’s done it with
“I think that’s truly a testament to being the best player on the field. Everybody’s keying on you. Every defense, every coordinator, everybody’s aware of where you are. You’re still able to go out there and make play after play after play. And getting to know him, he lives in Minnesota. I’m a Minnesota guy. He’s so humble; he’s down to earth. He’s engaging. He just stands for all the right things.”
Vikings to Stick With Carson Wentz as QB1 for Week 8
It’s a quick turnaround for Minnesota after its Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Vikings kick off Week 8 on Thursday Night Football as they face off against the Los Angeles Chargers. Moreover, Jefferson will continue catching passes from Wentz, who will be the starter rather than McCarthy.
“My mindset is to go win this game,” Wentz said on October 21 (h/t Kevin Seifert of ESPN). “And focus on the here and now. I don’t have a lot of time or energy to think beyond this one, quite frankly. So let the future take care of itself, but the mindset is to go 1-0 this week and find a way to get mentally and physically as ready as I can on a short week.”
