Aaron Rodgers intends to play for the jets

He finally said it. Aaron Rodgers stated on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday that his intention is to play for the New York Jets. The question is, when? Whenever the Jets and the Green Bay Packers work out the compensation. There were rumors that Green Bay was seeking multiple first-round picks for the almost 40-year-old QB, but those were redacted, saying both sides were still negociating.

Then, there was talk of a supposed "wish list" - Rodgers had a list of guys (allegedly) that he wanted the Jets to look into and potentially sign. Not true, he said. (To a point - former Packers WR Allen Lazard signed with the Jets on Tuesday.)

Some other fun nuggets from his appearance - Rodgers went into his infamous "darkness retreat" 90% sure he would retire. He explained he came out of his meditation fest thinking that the Packers no longer were interested in his services, and decided the chip on his shoulder was way too big and he wanted to continue playing, but elsewhere. Rodgers also mentioned that one of the main reasons he picked the Jets (other than that it appears no one else is that interested) was new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, whom he previously worked with in GB.

That one spot elsewhere appears to be New York, or New Jersey. Whichever. And it's a matter of when, not if.

more QB news:

• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing QB Baker Mayfield to a one-year, $8.5 million contract. Mayfield showed he deserved another (maybe a last?) shot at a starting job last year with the Los Angeles Rams. This is likely a 'prove it' deal, as he'll compete with Kyle Trask for the starting job.
  

• The Washington Commanders signed vet QB Jacoby Brissett to a one-year, $10 million contract, with $8 million guaranteed. The team insisted earlier this offseason that second-year QB Sam Howell will be given the chance to start, but head coach Ron Rivera later took it back. It appears the two will compete for the starting job. Or they could draft someone. Or they could trade for Lamar Jackson. Who really knows with this team.
  

• The Las Vegas Raiders explored a trade for Rodgers (and a scenario where they moved up to the No.1 pick, presumably for a QB) before signing Jimmy Garoppolo. The link there is Rodgers' former teammate and No. 1 wide receiver, Davante Adams.
  

• The Baltimore Ravens placed a right of first refusal tender on QB Tyler Huntley, meaning the team can match any offer Huntley gets from testing free agency. Huntley is destined to be a backup, but he could have interest from other teams, as many are in the market for a solid backup QB.
  
  • The Ravens have also been involved in the free agent QB market, due to the uncertainty with Lamar Jackson. They had interest in Mayfield and Brissett, among others.
    

• Speaking of tenders (mmm... chicken tenders), the Carolina Panthers did not tender restricted free agent QB PJ Walker, meaning he was free to test the open market. Walker shortly thereafter signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears, where he will backup starter Justin Fields.
  

• The Indianapolis Colts did, indeed, release QB Matt Ryan after one season. We hardly knew ye.
  

• The Los Angeles Rams did not tender QB Bryce Perkins. The team is interested in bringing him back in a backup role, but for way less than the $2.6 million price tag on said tender. (Still thinking about chicken tenders.)
  

• The Buffalo Bills signed QB Kyle Allen, to compete for the backup QB job to back up one of his best friends (IRL!) Josh Allen.
  

• The Kansas City Chiefs restructured QB Patrick Mahomes' contract, clearing $9.6 million in cap space for 2023.