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Report: Aaron Rodgers advised Zach Wilson on whether to start again

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 12/4/23

The New York Jets’ messy quarterback situation continues to get worse, and things are significant enough that Aaron Rodgers has reportedly tried to intervene.

Rodgers advised Zach Wilson to resume the starter role for the Jets despite Wilson’s reluctance, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Wilson’s reservations stem from injury concerns, and those concerns lingered even after Rodgers’ intervention.

Aaron Rodgers reached out to Zach Wilson in an effort to advise him to resume the starter role, but at the time, Wilson remained apprehensive due to perceived injury risk, per sources.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) December 4, 2023

Timeline of events we are reporting: Zach Wilson made clear to multiple members of the organization — players, staff, coaches — of his apprehension to start due to perceived injury risk, per sources. The conversations with Rodgers came as a result of Wilson’s shared sentiments…

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) December 4, 2023

Reports emerged earlier Monday that the Jets want Wilson to take over as their starter again, but that Wilson is reluctant to do so . Jets coach Robert Saleh disputed that on Monday, claiming that he had spoken with Wilson and that the quarterback wanted the ball.

Robert Saleh said Zach Wilson told him 30 min ago when they met that he wants to play.

— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) December 4, 2023

Whatever the case, the situation only seems to get messier for the Jets, who are on the brink of being eliminated from the playoff race. It’s hard to envision the situation improving no matter who starts at quarterback against Houston next Sunday.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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