Aaron Rodgers Jokes About Breaking Tom Brady’s Record as Most-Sacked NFL QB Ever after loss to Bills

Aaron Rodgers Jokes About Breaking Tom Brady’s Record as Most-Sacked NFL QB Ever after loss to Bills

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers maintained a sense of humor despite getting pulled midway through Sunday’s 40-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Midway through the third quarter, Rodgers passed Tom Brady to become the most sacked QB in NFL history.

“Yeah, I got Tom on that,” he told reporters after the game.

As much as that was a throwaway joke, Rodgers’ teammates probably weren’t in a lighthearted mood. Sunday was the nadir of an already frustrating campaign, with New York trailing 33-0 when its starting quarterback asked to be subbed out.

The situation raises further doubt on Rodgers’ future with the team. It becomes increasingly harder to see how the partnership can continue into 2025.

Unlike with last year, when Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 1, it’s hard to pinpoint one reason why his performance has been so lackluster.

The 41-year-old had been banged up at various points yet hasn’t missed a game. In 16 starts, he has thrown for 3,623 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

Unfortunately, the Jets’ run of bad luck continued with a disastrous season that will end without a trip to the playoffs for the 14th straight year.

New York owns the longest active playoff drought in any of the four major North American men’s sports leagues.

Rodgers has acknowledged that his future is uncertain, as he will need to take some time to decide whether he will continue his playing career. If he does, he’s expressed an openness to remaining with the Jets, but the team could choose to cut ties with him and pursue a younger starter in free agency or the 2025 NFL draft.

Between Rodgers taking himself out against Buffalo and the offense immediately looking better with Tyrod Taylor, one can’t help but wonder whether the changeover already starts to happen in Week 18.