Michael Strahan believes the New York Jets are done with Aaron Rodgers after this season.
After signing with the New York Jets two years ago, Aaron Rogers failed to live up to expectations.
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The Jets are 4-12 this season after having playoff hopes entering the year, but poor play from Rodgers and the offense quickly dented those hopes.
With both the team's head coach and general manager fired this season, Rodgers is expected to be the next president.
“This will be his last game as a Jet in my opinion,” Strahan said.
“He's one away from hitting the 500-touchdown mark.”
Strahan shared that although Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, he comes with a lot of baggage off the field.
He said the baggage is only worth it when Rodgers is playing his best, and he's not.
“A lot comes with Aaron Rodgers,” Strahan continued.
“If you're going to take on everything that comes with Aaron Rodgers, you need the production that normally comes with Aaron Rodgers, and you're not going to get that.”
Strahan believes the Jets owner needs to move on from Rodgers and go in a new direction.
“Woody Johnson, he owns Johnson & Johnson, which is a big company,” Strahan said.
“He should take some Tylenol and get rid of the headache, but he can't put a band-aid on it.”
Strahan said he thinks some teams will consider trying to sign Rodgers this season, but he could be dissuaded by his behavior off the field.
“This is Aaron Rodgers' last game as a Jet,” Strahan said.
“I always think there are teams that think they can get it and fix it and get every last bit of it, but is it worth everything that comes with it?
“I don't know.”
Changes to the schedule for Week 18
The NFL has announced the full schedule for Week 18 of the regular season.
It will feature a prime-time showdown between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night with everything on the line.
The winner will be crowned NFC North champion and top seed in the playoffs, while the loser of Sunday's showdown at 8:20pm ET will have to settle for a wild-card spot.
Week 18 begins with a doubleheader on Saturday on ESPN and ABC.
The Baltimore Ravens take on the Cleveland Browns at 4:30pm ET before the Cincinnati Bengals travel to the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8:00pm ET.
Eight games will be played at 1 PM ET on Sunday.
Five more will follow at 4:25pm ET – including the Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos.
NFL fans shared their thoughts on Rodgers on social media, with many agreeing it's time for him to hang up his boots.
“As it should be, it's about time,” one fan said.
Another fan said: “It's his choice but he needs to.”
A third fan said: “Yes! No more drama.”
“It should be, can't you see him getting better next year,” said a fourth fan.
