Just when you folks thought stuff couldn’t get any bumpier, here comes the twist: Aaron Rodgers‘ status for Monday Night Football’s a nail-biter. As the team steers through all the coaching changes, we’re all dead-focused on the four-time MVP’s face-off against the Buffs. 

In a post that sent social media buzzing, former DC and now interim HC Jeff Ulbrich dropped some intel on the Jets’ official X handle: “Aaron is gonna be limited today in practice with ankle and hamstring injuries, but no worries on Monday.” Phew! Rodgers injured his left leg during the London game against Minnesota. It happened right after taking an awkward hit by a Vikings defender. 

But let’s not forget about OT Morgan Moses’ return on-field. Ulbrich didn’t hold back, praising him: “What an amazing guy Morgan is,” and we couldn’t agree more.

Having stepped into the spotlight after Robert Saleh’s firing, Ulbrich now finds himself steering a ship that’s been rocked by consecutive losses—leaving the Jets at a wobbly 2-3. His immediate challenge? Transforming an offense that’s looked more like a fire drill than a well-oiled machine. “I have a good relationship with Aaron,” the interim HC revealed, sounding more like a confidant. “He has unbelievable experience…and he’s seen this game at the highest level.” 

With Rodgers’ Jets in desperate need of a spark, Ulbrich made it clear that “everything is on the table” when it comes to fixing the offense. And he’s shaking things up—big time! “There has to be a change bigger than just me now assuming the head coaching role,” he alluded, signaling a possible shift in dynamics. And with A-Rod likely front and center in those conversations, fans are eager to see how the offense morphs.

As New York gears up for their high-stakes showdown with the Bills, one thing’s certain: Aaron Rodgers is keeping his chin up about his current situation and has kind words for coach Saleh. 

Aaron Rodgers reacts to Jets’ coaching shakeup after Robert Saleh’s firing

The plot thickens at Jets HQ! After Saleh was fired and Ulbrich stepped in as interim HC, A-Rod took a moment to talk about the sudden changes on The Pat McAfee Show. “I just want to say thank you to Robert, thanks for bringing me in and getting on board with that,” he said, offering a nod to the coach who once welcomed him to the Jets fam.

As this coaching-shakeup unfolded, Rodgers went full Hollywood with his reaction. “It was one of those things like in John Wick where John Wick becomes ‘excommunicado,’ and then everybody at The Continental’s phone starts vibrating,” he joked, nailing the vibe at 1 Jets Drive.

NYJ team’s owner and chairman Woody Johnson made the bold move to promote Ulbrich after the team’s 2-3 start. “Brick is going to add his own style to it,” Rodgers noted. He praised Ulbrich’s defensive acumen, recalling their competitive battles on-field. “I believe that we were both playing at the same time too, so we have a lot of stories that overlap,” the 40-year-old added. 

Rodgers stressed that sometimes changes are important, even in small ways. “We need as players to take accountability for what’s happened,” he said, owning up the team’s struggles. 

With Ulbrich now at the helm, the pressure’s on to get the Jets back on track.