New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has missed the team's mandatory minicamp, resulting in an unexcused absence. Head Coach Robert Saleh confirmed that Rodgers had communicated his absence in advance, citing an important event. Despite this, the absence remains unexcused, and Rodgers is subject to fines totaling $50,861 for missing both days of the minicamp. Saleh emphasized that there is no issue between him and Rodgers, and that the quarterback had been present for previous voluntary workouts. Additionally, defensive end Haason Reddick also skipped the minicamp due to a contract dispute. Tyrod Taylor took over QB1 duties and performed well in a 7-on-7 period. Rodgers' absence has sparked significant media attention and debate over its impact on the team. The quarterback had previously attended voluntary workouts and is recovering from an Achilles injury.
#PostSportsPlus: Aaron Rodgers isn't even the most troubling Jets absence https://t.co/REoII7Glo8 https://t.co/X96hGkb3BH
.@stephenasmith doesn't have a problem with Aaron Rodgers missing mandatory minicamp. "If it was the regular season, we gonna have a problem." https://t.co/8dd7rJaKKd
took some stabs at guessing why aaron rodgers wasn't at minicamp this week... https://t.co/53kipVx1XK
Jets are mum on Aaron Rodgers "event" that he chose over mandatory minicamp https://t.co/HxAxg4clpj
Gary Cohen jabs Pat McAfee while wondering where Aaron Rodgers is instead of Jets’ minicamp https://t.co/lpSPvCuVJy https://t.co/McPAVZwtXh
Aaron Rodgers isn’t even the most troubling Jets absence https://t.co/UuDnuGGKym https://t.co/QdfL550qHS
Robert Saleh wasn't asked where Aaron Rodgers is, given that he wasn't at mandatory minicamp. If asked, Saleh likely wouldn't have disclosed it; the Jets are mum on the issue, both on and off record. https://t.co/0wVZAct8A8
New York Jets front office is ANGRY with Aaron Rodgers over unexplained absence and is considering 'tightening his leash', source reveals https://t.co/xG0Owmbhou https://t.co/Uyx8U0dv9g
"Clearly, some people within the organization or teammates don't love this, or else they would just call it 'excused.' ... The whole thing is ludicrous." — @getnickwright on Aaron Rodgers not at Jets mandatory minicamp: https://t.co/R6mnKuRRzI
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers skipped mandatory minicamp, which probably won't affect actual football. But it has -- and will -- give us something to talk about. https://t.co/0q1zjZR3OG
Aaron Rodgers was absent from Tuesday's mandatory OTAs with the Jets with an "unexcused absence" 👀 https://t.co/7n9b9XiJyC
"It was something they understood...Rodgers explained why this trip was so important...and they signed off on it sort of" @Connor_J_Hughes and @JeaneCoakley on Aaron Rodgers' unexcused absence from Jets minicamp https://t.co/K7MtuKIqLU
.@Schultz_Report has zero issue with Aaron Rodgers missing Jets mandatory 2-day minicamp. https://t.co/ZoKhS5dmoj
🏈 Jets and coach Robert Saleh downplay Aaron Rodgers' absence from mandatory minicamp. "Stop believing the foolery y’all see on these social media apps and news outlets." https://t.co/qOifogT4Yw
Aaron Rodgers’ ex-teammate David Bakhtiari defends QB’s Jets minicamp absence https://t.co/oaUvLE0ox3 https://t.co/ie67NYw9Xp
New York #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers MISSED minicamp this week for an oversees trip. For the record, this trip was planned long before these practices were scheduled, and something he informed HC Robert Saleh well ahead of time. So take that for what it’s worth. #NFL https://t.co/Pti3ZznXkK
Asked again Wednesday about Rodgers’ absence, Saleh said, “Aaron and I are on the exact same page. There's no issue between Aaron or his teammates, for that matter. So like I said, we addressed it yesterday. It's more of an issue for everyone outside...” https://t.co/Pon8zQDulS
Did Rodgers leave the Jets in the dark by skipping minicamp? 😬 https://t.co/LZ5Tvcz9U4
Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh, on the exact same page. https://t.co/MeWuriVy0A
Jets HC Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers’ absence: “Aaron and I are on the exact same page. There’s no issue between Aaron or his teammates, for that matter. We addressed it. It’s more of an issue for everyone outside the building than it is inside.” https://t.co/aS1eL5TAMW
Story: Rodgers absence is no distraction at all, Saleh says. #Jets https://t.co/CQbmlptqBR
Jets’ Aaron Rodgers to be fined for skipping minicamp https://t.co/L6hI9Rr4zC https://t.co/z3bQ5iTuvD
Rodgers “and I spoke before [organized team activities] started. He’s been very good in communication. He's been here the entire time. It's inexcused, but he had an event that was very important to him, which he communicated." https://t.co/Pon8zQDulS
Jets' Robert Saleh on 'exact same page' with absent Aaron Rodgers https://t.co/GiDSBgYwH6 https://t.co/ejROc1AajA
Jets are Scrambling to Excuse Aaron Rodgers' Unexcused Absence From Mandatory Minicamp, Making it All the More Pathetic https://t.co/kmV3HEC94H https://t.co/GIXGwpv8ZJ
From @TheAthletic: More than a hundred New York Jets fans showed up at minicamp to get their first look at Aaron Rodgers since he injured his Achilles last September. But the quarterback didn't show up and was on an “unexcused absence.” https://t.co/EfYWFoEkCQ
Aaron Rodgers skipping mandatory minicamp leads to vintage NYC tabloid back pages https://t.co/rJJGeaxmHL
Robert Saleh says there's 'no issue' between Jets and Aaron Rodgers https://t.co/05VajWumNj
Robert Saleh tries to calm storm over Aaron Rodgers’ unexcused Jets absence https://t.co/vs9ENVlt0h https://t.co/Pfwg2c8r8L
D.J. Reed says Aaron Rodgers has been here for the Jets practices that haven’t been mandatory. Says Rodgers not being here is not a big deal. #Jets
Where is Aaron Rodgers? NFL Twitter reacts to Jets quarterback missing mandatory minicamp due to 'important' event, unexcused absence https://t.co/9cH8UPC0cB
Rodgers missed all but the first four plays of the Jets' 2023 season with an Achilles' heel injury. Before minicamp, he attended the team’s offseason voluntary workouts as well as the team’s photo day and a physical Monday, according to CBS Sports. https://t.co/Pon8zQE2bq
The fourth-year coach said Rodgers’s absence was still unexcused — the quarterback is subject to a $101,000 fine. https://t.co/ZbwTRjmUZg
Jets leak unconvincing explanation for Aaron Rodgers's mandatory minicamp absence https://t.co/WiQSgjaE6A
Notes from #Jets minicamp practice: * Big day for Garrett Wilson, who showed his vertical speed and hauled in two deep passes from Tyrod Taylor. On the second one, he ran a double move on D.J. Reed, creating separation. All signs point to a big year for Wilson. * Solid day for…
'Ridiculous!' Fox Sports Analyst Chris Broussard Goes OFF on Aaron Rodgers for Mysterious Absence From Jets' Mandatory Minicamp https://t.co/D0vAJZDxrw
Where in the world is Aaron Rodgers? Is Jets QB on ayahuasca trip, visiting RFK Jr., seeing Taylor Swift? https://t.co/3FwNJcHHzL https://t.co/0f27PQYQUD
Robert Saleh: "Aaron (Rodgers) and I are on the exact same page" https://t.co/0g5dGm9nfR https://t.co/dIoe3g03HM
The New York Jets boasted the most noteworthy absence, as quarterback Aaron Rodgers missed the team's first mandatory workout. Coach Robert Saleh noted that the four-time MVP had a previously scheduled event that was “very important to him.” https://t.co/ZbwTRjmUZg
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have to pay for missing mandatory practices. https://t.co/pLALweWt3q
Nick Wright blasts ‘phony’ Aaron Rodgers for mandatory minicamp absence https://t.co/jsTNtf548m
Jets' Aaron Rodgers to be fined for skipping minicamp https://t.co/9FwS0cYrM3
"He's missing the entire camp. Is it Jury Duty? Is he at a sales conference? Is Coachella still going on?" — @ColinCowherd on report of Jets fining Aaron Rodgers https://t.co/QKeXlKd9Hx
The Jets have leaked an explanation for their handling of the Aaron Rodgers mandatory minicamp absence. It doesn't make the situation any better. https://t.co/TB1sQCISNG
"Robert Saleh has completely mishandled this Aaron Rodgers situation.. The very simple answer to the question is Aaron has been at everything & he's at something that's very important to him" ~ @Espngreeny #PMSLive https://t.co/x9tLbdWG0X
.@keyshawn doesn't have a problem with Aaron Rodgers missing mandatory minicamp: "This is just an extension of OTAs. It's not a big deal, it's Aaron Rodgers." https://t.co/hbNB5IdP8k
Jets' Robert Saleh and Aaron Rodgers 'are on the exact same page' https://t.co/5Sln4oVx0K via @Al_Iannazzone
Aaron Rodgers will miss all of Jets minicamp this week for a trip. It was something he planned long before these practices, and something he alerted head coach Robert Saleh to ahead of time. Here's what it means: https://t.co/5XbfzbpG5L https://t.co/BG9hgW0bEz
Robert Saleh meets media again, and the Aaron Rodgers questions were lacking https://t.co/Rh161Tj0at
New York Post, Daily News skewer Aaron Rodgers for minicamp no-show https://t.co/pzarOAZ302
Randy Gregory was not in attendance for the second consecutive day of minicamp. Coach Todd Bowles declined to say whether he’s talked to Gregory, but this is his second unexcused absence. First fine is for $16,953 for missing one day of minicamp, and $33,908 for missing two.
Aaron Rodgers could be fined for 'unexcused' absence, Jets coach says https://t.co/Osi9o2SBii https://t.co/sdNkUHd1iO
Robert Saleh met with reporters again today, and (like Tuesday) no one from the supposedly bare-knuckled Big Apple media horde asked the most obvious question: What's the very important "event" that Aaron Rodgers chose over mandatory minicamp? https://t.co/6AqB4NTkfd
Aaron Rodgers' absence continues to be a huge talking point. Asked why he termed it "unexcused," and whether he conveyed to Rodgers that it would be presented that way to the media, Saleh said: "Aaron and I are on the exact same page. There's no issue between Aaron or his…
Eagles News: Haason Reddick skipping Jets mandatory minicamp https://t.co/MbFZW4h3mR
The Linc - Haason Reddick skipping Jets mandatory minicamp https://t.co/tSO73HgSoa
Robert Saleh said he has not spoken to Aaron Rodgers during the last two days. He also mentioned that he and Rodgers are all on "the same page." #Jets
The @nypost and the @NYDailyNews give Aaron Rodgers the back-page business for his mandatory minicamp no-show. https://t.co/1CKfIl8egU
Aaron Rodgers skips mandatory minicamp and Robert Saleh says he will be fined. Now on @undisputed
Nick Wright blasts ‘disingenuous’ Aaron Rodgers for missing Jets’ mandatory minicamp https://t.co/Ny0hyW7j6U https://t.co/dbtfDoFjX6
Aaron Rodgers will be skipping the full mandatory minicamp https://t.co/72RbBEkXda
What is Aaron Rodgers doing this week while not at Jets' camp? Wrong answers only.
Aaron Rodgers planned this trip when he was still rehabbing. The #Jets have known about it from the moment there was an overlap with the release of the minicamp schedule. Rodgers is "unexcused" because you can't excuse a trip, but not a contract dispute (Haason Reddick).…
ICYMI: Aaron Rodgers Ditches Mandatory Jets Camp, Coach Says Unexcused Absence | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/9TBBXNgkos
does Rodgers missing minicamp actually matter? https://t.co/Gw1OvBqfxH
Aaron Rodgers to skip all of Jets minicamp for odd reason, per report https://t.co/7tRCIGnQOd
ICYMI: Reddick blew off minicamp for the usual reason — desire for a new contract. Rodgers blew it off for an unusual reason — he preferred to be somewhere else while his teammates fulfilled the obligation of a mandatory team function. #Jets https://t.co/oRgzPkALts
Haason Reddick a no-show for Jets’ mandatory minicamp workout https://t.co/qUjTG30U7I https://t.co/sCjGqMsQ0a
Totally selfish move by Aaron Rodgers to skip the start of Jets minicamp with an unexcused absence. https://t.co/qCI8JSUNir
"Aaron Rodgers is the one being selfish. This is ridiculous." — @Chris_Broussard sounds off on Rodgers missing Jets mandatory minicamp: https://t.co/i5qe36dobC
"This is why Aaron Rodgers is such a phony." — @getnickwright on Rodgers missing Jets minicamp: https://t.co/eOUOssSvnA
Regardless of whether the Jets could have excused Aaron Rodgers's absence from mandatory minicamp, they didn't. And he will be fined for missing the first day of the camp. https://t.co/ZuwINDOzfU
From The Insiders on @nflnetwork: The #Jets had two absences at minicamp today. Hard to excuse one but not the other, so Aaron Rodgers gets the same treatment as Haason Reddick, though I don’t get the sense it’s an issue. https://t.co/S1pES6fiv1
Aaron Rodgers 'Unexcused' Absence from #Jets Minicamp; What Happened To 'Bulls*** Flush'? https://t.co/QZeAW8gQYf https://t.co/n7AUNy5sA2
Aaron Rodgers skipping New York Jets minicamp another example of bad optics from QB https://t.co/UC9yhoBf4U
Is your fantasy football team "very important" to Aaron Rodgers? He hasn't missed OTAs, but he had an unexcused absence today from mini camp. Red flags for fantasy? Or more value created? Some thoughts @SInow https://t.co/WotnpYy2rH
Are the Jets ready to handle another season of drama? Aaron Rodgers' absence in minicamp today is the latest example of the chaos that follows the Jets 😬 @jasonfitz @YahooSchwab https://t.co/MWNPWcTZVr
NFL fans roasted the Jets over Aaron Rodgers' unexcused absence at mandatory minicamp https://t.co/GvvijtjaUx https://t.co/ESqd55AK2Z
"A little bit of a surprise I think for the Jets that they're not here" @Connor_J_Hughes & @JeaneCoakley react to the news of Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick missing #Jets mandatory minicamp today https://t.co/wtF1rNqhlN
“We talking about minicamp.” @89JonesNTAF explains why Aaron Rodgers missing mandatory mini-camp is absolutely nothing https://t.co/qfTZCDgWkg
Is it a big deal that Aaron Rodgers had something more important to do than attend the only two mandatory practices of the Jets offseason? Football part is not big deal. But just a horrible look for team leader who preaches the need to eliminate distractions and continues to be a…
Is it a big deal that Aaron Rodgers had something more important to do than attend the only two mandatory practices of the Jets offseason? Football part is not big deal. But just a horrible look for team leader who preaches the need to eliminate distractions and counties to be a…
Pat McAfee: Jets caused ‘unneeded sh*t’ around Aaron Rodgers’ minicamp absence https://t.co/3OBGidEUOB
"It's Aaron Rodgers, he can do what the hell he wants." @mspears96 on Aaron Rodgers missing the Jets' first day of mandatory minicamp 😅 https://t.co/D5dW5Ljvqr
#Jets notebook: Offense inconsistent during first day of mandatory minicamp without Aaron Rodgers https://t.co/EWrYx7sHt9
Jets notebook: Offense inconsistent during first day of mandatory minicamp without Aaron Rodgers https://t.co/EWrYx7sHt9
Breece Hall on Aaron Rodgers’ unexcused absence: “He’s still trying to come back, still get back to feeling right from his injury and everything. I know he’s working his tail off. Whether he’s here or not, I know he’s all in.” #Jets https://t.co/YIYZPxTAuR
Aaron Rodgers, Haason Reddick skip Jets' mandatory minicamp ⤵️ https://t.co/VN6Pa3WWtc
Pat McAfee mocks Robert Saleh over Aaron Rodgers’ unexcused Jets absence https://t.co/ihwoM21qnb https://t.co/yaZIsZTzfM
Aaron Rodgers skips start of mandatory minicamp, without permission https://t.co/Ryu46FiXo6
Aaron Rodgers will explain away his absence from the first day of mandatory minicamp, but @ConorOrr says the story is indicative of how he is always trying to have it both ways https://t.co/bCPJRfOYVC
Aaron Rodgers missing mandatory mini-camp with an "unexcused absence" according to HC Robert Saleh. #TakeFlight #NFLNews https://t.co/OMFwIkhrvh
Is it a big deal that Aaron Rodgers is missing mandatory minicamp #Jets fans? No not really, but what Aaron did is become a story again that Saleh (who’s on hot seat) has to answer for. The Jets are trying to stay under radar but tough to do when you employ Rodgers.
New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers and DE Haason Reddick are skipping the team's mandatory two-day minicamp, the team announced Tuesday. Both players are subject to fines of $16,953 for missing the first day and $33,908 for the missing the second day. https://t.co/nRfeqfDE2H
What important-to-him-but-still-unexcused-absence activity is Aaron Rodgers doing today? 👀 https://t.co/nzNsaTXRQ5
#Jets minicamp notes: * Practice had a different look and different feel without Aaron Rodgers (unexcused absence). Tyrod Taylor assumed the QB1 duties. He aced a 7-on-7 period, completing 6 of 7, but things went sideways in an 11 v 11 red-zone period. He started out with a…
No Aaron Rodgers with the #Jets today, but #Packers QB1 is in the house https://t.co/r8N7mmJptp
Aaron Rodgers is 40 and about to start his 20th NFL season so him skipping a mandatory Jets minicamp isn’t going to affect him on the field. But it’s bad optics and sends a poor message for the Jets https://t.co/NXFwOe0dQr
Jets coach Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers' "inexcused" minicamp absence: "He had an event that was very important to him" https://t.co/DMBMD5lBMY https://t.co/VZiJf0KRtH
Last year you could argue the Jets were overly deferential to Aaron Rodgers. Interesting that Robert Saleh made clear the QB’s absence today, while clearly communicated, is unexcused.