new york jets cornerback Willow Gardner is serious about hiring Aaron Rodgers.
While rumors spread that the four times MVP is contemplating a trade to New York for his 19th NFL season, members of the Jets have stepped up their recruiting.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, #12, greets fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Monday, December 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
On Tuesday, Gardner took to Twitter to recommend Rodgers join him in New York, saying he would destroy one of his most coveted possessions if he moved.
«Yeah [Aaron Rodgers] I promise if you become a jetI won’t catch you in practice and burn your head off,» Gardner tweeted.
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Following New York’s win over the Green Bay Packers in week 6 of the 2022 NFL season, Gardner walked out of Lambeau Field wearing the famous cheese head associated with the Packers organization.
On Thursday, Gardner made good on his promise from earlier in the week, throwing the head of cheese into the fire while imploring Rodgers to join the Jets.
New York Jets #1 Willow Gardner looks on after the Jets beat the Green Bay Packers 27-10 at Lambeau Field on October 16, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
«Where’s A-Rod, man? Where’s A-Rod? Let’s make this happen, man,» Gardner said along with teammates Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. «This is me speaking now.
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«I need you to lock yourself away. I need you to come here so we can win a super bowlGardner added.
Rodgers and members of the Jets’ organization reportedly met earlier in the week, with owner Woody Johnson feeling «excited and pleased» with the prospect of acquiring Rodgers in a trade with the Packers after their meeting. .
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New York Jets cornerback Willow Gardner, #1, looks to make a Lambeau Leap during a game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets at Lambeau Field on October 16, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisonsin. (Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Rodgers has made it clear during the offseason that he’s undecided about what comes next — whether to return to Green Bay for his 19th season, ask for a trade or retire as one of the best quarterbacks in the game.
The Packers have stated that they await a decision from Rodgers for the start of free agency, which will begin on March 15.
Paulina Dedaj of Fox News contributed to this report