Aaron Rodgers sounds committed to Jets beyond 2023 season

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers reworked the massive contract extension he originally signed with the Green Bay Packers in March 2022, presumably so he can serve as the New York Jets' starter for at least two seasons. 

"The team gave up significant pieces for it to just be a one-year deal," Rodgers said Wednesday about the Jets officially landing him from the Packers in April, per Rich Cimini of ESPN. "I'm aware of that. ... Anything could happen with my body or the success we have this year, but I'm having a blast, so I really don't see this as a one-year-and-done thing."

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported Tuesday night Rodgers and the Jets had agreed to a restructured deal to reduce the prohibitive salary-cap charge of $107.55M for 2024 attached to the contract. The specifics of the new agreement were unknown as of Rodgers' latest comments, but the 39-year-old who recently noted the Jets' roster is "not just a one-year thing where you can be competitive" sounded prepared on Wednesday to continue playing past the upcoming campaign. 

"Definitely some of it is how much fun I’m having," Rodgers explained about his future, according to Alex Smith of SNY. 

Head coach Robert Saleh made it known ahead of the weekend he would "be shocked if (Rodgers) doesn’t play multiple years" because the future Hall of Famer "looks like a little kid out there" during practices. On Wednesday, Rodgers praised Tom Brady for continuing to play past his 45th birthday that Brady celebrated last August. 

Brady retired "for good" this past February. 

"I think being a 40-year-old starter was a goal just kind of because that’s a big number, and to put yourself in that position means you’ve got to really take care of yourself in the offseason, so I’ve adjusted some things with that goal in mind," Rodgers remarked about his career. "Obviously, Tom kind of set the standard playing until 45, I think. Just crazy, but less crazy when you start to get closer to that, because you still love the game and you still want to be there doing it. If you take care of yourself the right way, you put yourself in a position to at least entertain that thought." 

Rodgers turns 40 years old on Dec. 2 and dealt with multiple injury setbacks last season. He previously suggested he can walk away from millions of dollars and retire depending on how he's physically feeling as soon as this coming February. 

For now, the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player is looking to turn the clock back slightly to when he last won that award for the 2021 season as he looks to guide the Jets to more than just a playoff appearance.