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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers strongly indicated that his illustrious playing career may conclude on Sunday.
The 2024 season will undoubtedly go down as the most disappointing in Jets history, as well as the most disastrous in Aaron Rodgers’ career. A team with Super Bowl aspirations sits at 4-12 heading into Sunday’s meaningless Week 18 tilt with the Miami Dolphins.
Rodgers flirted with retirement in 2021 and 2022 before deciding to resume his career with the Green Bay Packers. But after a miserable and drama-filled 2024 year in Gotham, it certainly sounds like the four-time MVP is considering hanging up the cleats for good.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers admitted that Sunday’s regular season finale could be the final game of his career, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini:
“Yeah, of course (it could be my last NFL game). This game has given me a lot. I’ve given a lot back to it, and I’m thankful for it. I won’t be thinking about that on game day. I’ll just be enjoying this.
I’m trying to stay in the moment, but, of course, it’s been a long career. I’m really proud of what I’ve been able to be a part of, what I’ve been able to accomplish, and I’m also looking forward to a nice mental and physical rest.
I’m just more resigned to the reality of the situation. I think there’s going to be change here, and if I’m [not] a part of the change, then I just want to make sure everybody knows I have nothing but gratitude for my time here.”
Aaron Rodgers acknowledged that Sunday could be his last NFL game.
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It has been reported that Jets owner Woody Johnson pushed for Aaron Rodgers to get benched earlier this year. There have also been talks about Rodgers wanting to play elsewhere in 2025, though he hasn’t publicly expressed a desire to leave.
The Jets’ season began to unravel when they fired head coach Robert Saleh after a Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Six weeks later, general manager Joe Douglas was also shown the door.
If Rodgers decides to keep playing, it’s hard to envision him and the Jets agreeing to a third year of marriage. But with a mediocre stat line in 2024 (3,623 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions) it’s anybody’s guess how much interest he’d garner from other teams via trade or free agency.
If This is It, It’s Been A Special Run For Aaron Rodgers
As miserable as 2024 has been for Rodgers and the Jets, it doesn’t take away what has been a phenomenal career. Not every great quarterback can have a beautiful run with a second team like Peyton Manning or Tom Brady, after all.
With four MVPS (the second-most in NFL history), a Super Bowl 45 ring and top-10 placements in career passing yards and touchdowns, Rodgers’ legacy as an all-time great was cemented years ago.
REPORT: Someone Leaked Former NBA Champion Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis’ Prison Meal Menu, And It Looks Like He Threw His Diet Plans Out The Windo
Glen Davis (Image Credit: Getty Images)In October, authorities convicted former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis of defrauding the NBA’s health care benefits plan and began his 40-month sentence at FPC Duluth in Minnesota. They sentenced him alongside 21 others, including former players like Terrence Williams, even though Davis has consistently claimed he’s innocent. Before heading to prison, he talked about using his time behind bars to focus on fitness and work on transforming his body. But, the reality of prison food has made that goal a little harder to reach.
TMZ Sports got a hold of the menu for Davis’ first few weeks in prison, and it’s safe to say it’s not exactly bodybuilder-friendly. His meals were packed with carbs—pizza, lasagna, tacos, and alfredo made up his first week’s dinners. The next week wasn’t much better, but it did include some slightly healthier options like turkey, steak, and roast beef. However, breakfast and lunch had a few better choices, like fruit, oatmeal, and protein sandwiches. Even though the meals might not be ideal for his fitness goals, Davis is probably just trying to make the best of things.
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Davis, who played eight seasons for the Celtics, Clippers, and Magic, averaged 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 514 regular-season games. He won one NBA championship, helping the Boston Celtics claim the title in 2008. While his fraud conviction has definitely thrown a wrench in his plans, Davis seems determined to make the most of his time in prison. Before his sentencing, he said, “When I lost basketball, I lost myself,” showing he’s ready to rebuild.
Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Remains Focused On His Future Despite 3.5 Years Prison Sentence
Even with everything going on, Davis is staying positive. Before going to prison, he posted a tearful video to his 118K Instagram followers, giving them a peace sign and saying, “I love y’all… Be good!” This emotional farewell showed his resolve to face the future head-on. Judge Valerie E. Caproni gave him a temporary break to finish a documentary about his life, and the project could generate money to pay his $80,000 restitution.
Despite the difficult road ahead, many in the NBA, including the likes of former NBA All-Star Andre Iguodala, have supported Davis by writing a letter asking the judge for leniency during sentencing. Things might be difficult for Davis, but his commitment to turning his life around is clear. Whether or not he’ll be able to hit his fitness goals in prison is still up in the air, but his determination to rebuild is obvious.
