Talking about surprises, the New York Jets have been full of them lately. Since Aaron Rodgers joined the roster, the team has been through a roller coaster of emotions, bad decisions, and many losses. At present, the Jets are officially ruled out of the playoff conversation. Yet, for some reason, they decided to activate Rodgers from the IR.

In the wake of the whole issue, Robert Saleh decided to take the spotlight and talk about the impending issues that bother the Jets. Clearing the air with the reporters, some interesting facts about the Jets’ decision to activate Aaron Rodgers came to light along with other important factors.

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Saleh is sometimes known for his blunt answers. This time around, a reporter got the same kind of response when he asked Saleh whether Rodgers getting out of the IR means that he is the 3 QB. The coach outright rejected the speculation and said, “No” along with nodding his head supporting his answer. Continuing post that, he was asked about the thought process behind activating Rodgers for practice sessions if he will not play the games.

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The HC replied, “Like I said, we had the roster flexibility and as a team, we just felt like it’d be really good to give him the ability to go out and practice because of our roster flexibility. Again, the designation of IR versus being able to practice with the guys is you’re either on the field three or you’re able to do it with the team. So, it’s all a part of his progression”

Saleh multiple times highlighted that it was due to the roster facility that the Jets were able to accommodate Rodgers’ request. However, confusion still surrounds the statement. Saleh mentioned that the roster had a place for Rodgers, and he could be accommodated without making any changes to the lineup. However, it was Nick Bawden who was released from the roster, making a place for Rodgers’ potentially unexpected addition.

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Matters get clarified when upon later perusal, it came out that Bawden had a knee injury in week 15 and the Jets decided that they could do without him and ended up releasing the fullback. But what good will it do to activate the veteran QB if he’s not even playing?

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It’s been about 14 weeks since Rodgers has been in rehab. Throughout these weeks we’ve seen Rodgers on the field, throwing the ball around, practicing his 3-step drop and even coaching the Jets’ QBs on some occasions. Per sources, Rodgers is preparing himself to practice in the offseason and prepare for the last year of his contract with the Jets.

While the QB this season does not appear to be in the scenes of playing, the Jets can use his presence in the locker room to build an aura of confidence of the next season. What do you think of the decision taken by the Jets? Let us know your thoughts below.

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