In a recent interview, Aaron Rodgers opened up about his departure from the New York Jets, providing a narrative that contrasts sharply with the team’s explanation of events. He revealed that the Jets organized a meeting for him while he was on the West Coast but informed him of his release only moments after he arrived.

Rodgers expressed disappointment over the manner of his exit. He stated, “The Jets had me fly cross country ‘on my own dime’ only to announce my release within 20 seconds of the discussion starting.”

However, the Jets possess a different perspective. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported that the team understood Rodgers had intended to meet, stating, “They had been in talks regarding various matters leading up to that day.”

Pelissero elaborated that Rodgers anticipated engaging in a significant discussion about his future, but the Jets were prepared to inform him of a strategic shift almost immediately. “Rodgers’s expectation of a two-hour meeting was shortened to merely 15 minutes, leading him to express skepticism about the team’s direction, marking the meeting as a debacle.”

Rodgers’s recount of the incident has reignited conversations around the team’s decision to move forward without him, highlighting the differences in narratives that contribute to the complexities of NFL relationships.