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Jets Move On From Yet Another Weapon For Aaron Rodgers After Loss To Seahawks

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Nov 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Nov 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The New York Jets wish they could go back and do the Aaron Rodgers experiment all over again.  Rodgers tearing his Achilles four plays into the season last year really impacted New York’s short term plans.  The thought was bringing in an elite QB would be the last piece to the puzzle for a championship run.  That would up not being the case.

Now New York is letting another weapon walk after their loss to Seattle.

Jets Move On From Yet Another Weapon For Aaron Rodgers After Loss To Seahawks

East Rutherford, NJ -- August 24, 2024 -- The Giants defense tackles Israel Abanikanda of the Jets in the first half. The New York Giants and New York Jets meet at MetLife Stadium in the final preseason game of the 2024 season for both teams. © Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
East Rutherford, NJ — August 24, 2024 — The Giants defense tackles Israel Abanikanda of the Jets in the first half. The New York Giants and New York Jets meet at MetLife Stadium in the final preseason game of the 2024 season for both teams. © Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

Israel Abanikanda was released by the New York Jets on Monday. A corresponding move has been made by promoting Kene Nwangwu from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Jets drafted Abanikanda in the fifth round (143rd overall) of the 2023 draft after he had a stellar career at Pittsburgh. Last season, he rushed for 70 yards, caught seven passes for 43 yards and appeared in six games.

Alex Hoegler of Total Pro Sports further highlighted this subject:

Abanikanda earned 2022 First-team All-American and First-team All-ACC honors, leading the ACC with 1,431 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. He finished with 21 TDs from scrimmage, also tops in the conference.

The New York Jets (3-9) clinched another losing season following their sloppy home loss to the Seahawks. The ground game has been a key reason behind their struggles, with star RB Breece Hall tallying just 692 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

Sunday’s loss also ensures that the Jets will finish with a losing season for the ninth straight year. They’re poised to miss out on the postseason for the 14th straight year, the longest active drought in football.

Dec 1, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images
Dec 1, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Here is a look at Abanikanda’s career stats:

RushingReceivingScrimmage
SeasonAgeTeamLgPosGGSAttYdsTD1DSucc%LngY/AY/GA/GTgtRecYdsY/RTD1DSucc%LngR/GY/GCtch%Y/TgtTouchY/TchYScmRRTDFmbAVAwards
202321NYJNFLRB6022700336.4123.211.73.7117436.10236.4131.27.263.63.9293.9113011
1 Yr6022700336.4123.211.73.7117436.10236.4131.27.263.63.9293.9113011
17 Game Avg170621980936.4123.211.73.731201226.10636.4131.27.263.63.98211.0320033
Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Israel Abanikanda (25) scores a rushing touchdown in front of New York Giants cornerback Breon Borders (26) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Israel Abanikanda (25) scores a rushing touchdown in front of New York Giants cornerback Breon Borders (26) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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McQuade Arnold is a Co-Owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics (WSH), Gridiron Heroics (GH), and Hardwood Heroics (HWH). He graduated from American Military University with an associate in General Studies and is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Sports Marketing. McQuade has been active duty in the United States Navy for 11 years and is currently stationed in Chicago, IL after spending time in Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA. He is originally from Superior, WI and is a die hard Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks fan. McQuade's work for WSH has been featured on YardBarker, Bleacher Report, NewsBreak, and MSN.

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