After a drama-filled summer, Aaron Rodgers finally made his highly-anticipated debut for the New York Jets on Saturday night. It was a mere cameo from the four-time NFL MVP, but it was enough for Jets fans everywhere to believe that this could finally be their year.
Aaron Rodgers Has Solid Jets Debut
As expected, it was a brief cameo from the four-time All-Pro quarterback in his first game for his new team. Rodgers went 5-of-8 for 47 yards, while also dropping an eye-opening touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson:
AARON RODGERS TO GARRETT WILSON FOR THE TD 🔥
(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/w5ZzQx5qxc— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 26, 2023
For what it’s worth, Rodgers also got sacked once in the game while also throwing one interception. Nevertheless, it was a solid debut from the 39-year-old who has now started a new chapter in his decorated career.
NFL Twitter Reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ Debut
Rodgers got a standing ovation from the home crowd at the Metlife Stadium, and Jets fans clearly felt the same way on the mean streets of Twitter:
Standing ovation at Metlife stadium for Rodgers preseason debut 👏
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/Hwl0kQdymu
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 26, 2023
Aaron Rodgers’ first TD pass as a Jet is a BEAUTY 👌🏻pic.twitter.com/bJeaOtrUXk
— PFF (@PFF) August 26, 2023
— SaucedArod (@SaucedArod) August 26, 2023
HE IS STILL HIM
— phil (@rxhabszn) August 26, 2023
Rodgers to Wilson is going to be a problem! 🔥
— richardboomin (@richardboomin) August 26, 2023
Naturally, the naysayers were loud and proud as well and they did all they could to rain on Aaron Rodgers’ parade:
Aaron Rodgers is washed stop posting him
— ⁸ (@8forMVP) August 26, 2023
Aaron Rodgers to Garrett Wilson for the TD over Giants UDFA rookie CB Gemon Green, who is not expected to make the 53.
— CantGuardBook (@CGBBURNER) August 26, 2023
Getting bailed out by the refs already
— JAY 🪺 backed by eth (@jaypeggerz) August 26, 2023
Jordan love >>>>
— Greenbeezy (@Greenbeezy1) August 26, 2023
Dak Prescott does this sleeping
— Dom (@DomDavii) August 26, 2023
The Jets managed to secure a win on Rodgers’ debut, taking down their cross-town rivals, 32-24.
For Aaron Rodgers, though, what will matter the most is how he performs in his first regular-season game for New York. This will be on September 11th against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. That’s going to be a good one, obviously.
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