four-time NFL MVP aaron rodgers Will step back into the starting quarterback role for the New York Jets in 2024. The star quarterback’s 2023 season ended abruptly after just four plays when he tore his Achilles tendon.
Rodgers eventually had to undergo a “speed bridge” procedure, designed to speed up the recovery process. He ultimately missed the entire season, but the Jets hope to have a healthy Rodgers for the upcoming 2024 campaign.
The Jets drafted former Florida State star Jordan Travis in the fifth round last month nfl draft, Travis suffered a serious foot injury in November, ending his college football career. The Jets signed veteran signal caller Tyrod Taylor in March. While Taylor will likely serve as the backup quarterback in 2024, Travis sees himself as Rodgers’ eventual successor.
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Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)
Travis suggested that the possibility of jets, Starter One Day has crossed his mind on more than one occasion.
“I think about it a lot,” Travis admitted, via espn“But right now I’m just focused on where my feet are, just getting healthy and making everyone around me better, being a great teammate.”
Jets coach Robert Saleh seems impressed with Travis’ ability. He also indicated that Travis may be healthy enough to take the football field for training camp.
Jordan Travis of the Florida State Seminoles takes a knee before the start of the game against the North Alabama Lions at Bobby Bowden Field at Doc Campbell Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Tallahassee. (Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
“I feel like he’s a ball of clay,” Saleh said, “He’s an extremely talented young man and extremely talented especially athletically. He has a lot of work to do, he hasn’t even scratched the surface yet. He’s winning games by doing things that are just pure The athleticism was there, and if we can tie the football in addition, I think we’ve made ourselves a pretty good player.”
Travis has previously expressed his eagerness to learn from the experienced Rodgers.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers participates in a drill at the team’s training facility on July 20, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
“It’s definitely a blessing,” travis said, “I want to learn everything. I want to pay attention to everything he does: how he treats his teammates, how he handles himself on the field, off the field. I can’t wait.”
Although he has only been months away from recovering from a serious leg injury, Travis had no doubt that he would return to the football field.
“Never,” said Travis. “I mean, I love adversity. I love waking up every day and making choices. It makes the story more interesting. From the day I broke my leg until now, I’ve always had that That’s why I love it, there’s never been any doubt about it.”
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Rodgers has gone on record about his desire to play “two or three or four” more NFL seasons, but his longevity ultimately depends on how his body responds.
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