Aaron Rodgers is officially a member of the New York Jets, after several weeks of deliberation and public discussion.
While many Jets fans rejoiced, knowing that a former league MVP is now leading their roster, one NFL insider provided a financial update.
According to Ian Rapoport, this move created $43.7 million in cap space, and Rodgers’ cap hit is only $15.7 million.
For his 2023 salary, the #Jets picking up Aaron Rodgers’ already guaranteed option bonus of $58.3M means that it converts to a signing bonus for cap reasons — creating $43.7M of cap space and making his 2023 hit $15.7M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2023
What does this mean for the Jets moving forward?
For starters, this is likely an indication that the Jets are not done adding free agents during the offseason.
So far, the Jets have added two key offensive playmakers, Allen Lazard, and Mecole Hardman.
Hardman and Lazard will join Garrett Wilson as the team’s three top receivers, bonafide weapons for Rodgers in 2023.
The Jets still have the Packers’ first-round pick, and a second-rounder as well.
If needed, they could add another receiver to their room, considering the depth of the position in this draft class.
Adding cap space is also essential, as it gives the team room to sign all of their draft picks, with some money left over if need be.
Last season, the Jets had one of the best defenses in the league, which they also added to during the offseason.
With both sides of the ball in mind, many are predicting the Jets to make the playoffs, their first berth in 12 years.
Rodgers has only been a member of the Jets for a few hours, but the Super Bowl hype has begun.
Will he be able to find success in his first year in New York?
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