Aaron Rodgers - Career Highlights, Records, and Jets Era

Aaron Rodgers holds second place in NFL history with a 103.6 passer rating over 18 seasons and fifth in touchdown passes with 475.[1] He sits ninth in passing yards at 59,082 and captured four NFL MVP awards.[1] Rodgers replaced Brett Favre as Green Bay Packers starter in 2008 and moved to the New York Jets via trade on April 25, 2023.[1]

Packers Entry

Aaron Rodgers entered the NFL with the Green Bay Packers in 2005 as a rookie quarterback.[9] His drive efficiency stats from that year ranked among the top for quarterbacks since 2000.[9] Rodgers spent three seasons as backup to Brett Favre before taking over as full-time starter in 2008.[1]

The Packers posted a 6-10 record in Rodgers' first season as starter that year.[1] He threw for 4,000 yards in each of his initial two seasons as starter.[3] Rodgers finished fourth in the NFL in passing yards, touchdowns, and passer rating during those campaigns.[3]

After his rookie year, Rodgers guided the Packers to the playoffs in eight straight seasons.[1] The team under Rodgers achieved three consecutive seasons with 13 or more wins starting in 2019.[1] Over 18 seasons in Green Bay from 2005 to 2023, he made 10 Pro Bowl appearances and earned five All-Pro selections.[2]

Rating Records

Rodgers set the NFL single-season passer rating record at 122.5 in 2011.[1] That year, he threw 45 touchdowns against six interceptions while earning NFL MVP honors with 48 of 50 first-place votes.[1] He became the only quarterback to lead the league in passer rating, touchdown percentage, and interception percentage on two occasions.[1]

In 2020, Rodgers paced the NFL in completion percentage, touchdown percentage, and interception percentage.[1] Despite a broken toe that season, he posted two or more touchdowns with zero interceptions in seven consecutive games.[1] During the final six regular-season games of one year, Rodgers completed 71.0 percent of his passes for 15 touchdowns and zero interceptions.[1]

Rodgers ranks second all-time in career passer rating.[1] His career mark stands at 103.6 over those 18 Packers seasons.[2] In four playoff games during one postseason, he threw three touchdowns with zero interceptions in three outings, each carrying a passer rating above 110.[1]

"I think a number of reasons: one, I wasn't, you know - even today, I'm not gonna be the guy who pops out as - you know, I'm not 6-5, I'm not 240, I don't run a 4.5 40. But I think a lot of times, the things you can't measure are often the things that give people the most success."

— Aaron Rodgers[16]

Super Bowl Run

Rodgers led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011.[2] He earned Super Bowl MVP honors after throwing for three touchdowns in that 31-25 win.[2] The Packers entered the playoffs as the sixth seed that year and won three road games to reach the title game.[2]

In 2010, Rodgers threw for 247 yards with no touchdowns in a 9-0 shutout win over the New York Jets.[1] That marked one of only two games in his career without a touchdown drive.[1] Rodgers holds a career record of one Super Bowl win with the Packers.[1]

The Packers under Rodgers reached the playoffs 11 times during his 18 seasons as starter.[2] His postseason record stands at 11-10 over those appearances.[2] Rodgers threw 35 touchdown passes in playoff games across his career.[2]

Bears Matchups

Rodgers compiled a 24-5 record against the Chicago Bears in 29 career games.[1] He won 11 of his final 12 road starts at Soldier Field against Chicago.[1] Those victories included several comeback efforts in the final minutes.[1]

In one 2010 game at Soldier Field, Rodgers overcame three interceptions to lead a 20-17 win.[1] He threw for 179 yards with one touchdown in that contest.[1] Rodgers' dominance over the Bears dated back to his early starter years.[1]

The Packers swept the Bears in five consecutive seasons from 2009 to 2013 under Rodgers.[1] His touchdown-to-interception ratio against Chicago stands at 59-22.[1] Rodgers completed 64.5 percent of his passes in those matchups.[1]

"The majority of the time, they take air out of the football. I think that, for me, is a disadvantage."

— Aaron Rodgers[17]

Trade Mechanics

The Packers traded Rodgers to the Jets on April 25, 2023, after 18 seasons in Green Bay.[2] The deal ended weeks of trade speculation and contract disputes.[2] New York sent a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to Green Bay as part of the exchange.[2]

Rodgers signed a three-year contract extension with the Jets worth up to $150 million following the trade.[2] He reported to the team for offseason workouts in May 2023.[2] The move paired Rodgers with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, a former Packers colleague.[2]

Green Bay received the No. 13 overall pick in 2023, which they used to select defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness.[2] Rodgers had thrown for over 4,000 yards in 11 of his final 12 full seasons with the Packers.[2] The trade marked the end of a franchise era that included four NFC North titles.[2]

Jets Tenure

Rodgers debuted with the Jets in the 2023 season, starting 17 games over his first year in New York.[12] He threw for 3,638 yards with 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions in that span.[12] The Jets finished 7-10 in 2023, missing the playoffs by one game in the AFC.[12]

In 2024, Rodgers appeared in 15 games for New York, passing for 4,012 yards.[13] He recorded 32 touchdowns against 11 interceptions that year.[13] The team posted a 9-8 record, securing a wild-card spot but losing in the first round to the Buffalo Bills.[13]

Rodgers played his home games at MetLife Stadium during the Jets era.[5] His completion percentage with New York reached 65.2 percent across two seasons.[12] The Jets added wide receiver Davante Adams via trade in 2024 to bolster Rodgers' options.[12]

In Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, Rodgers threw four touchdowns against the Jets while playing for another team.[3] That performance came in a 31-24 win for his new squad.[3] Rodgers had logged 7,650 passing yards in 32 Jets starts prior to that game.[12]

"I don't think God cares a whole lot about the outcome. He cares about the people involved, but I don't think he's a big football fan."

— Aaron Rodgers[18]

Full Timeline

DateEvent
2005Aaron Rodgers joined the Green Bay Packers as a rookie quarterback, beginning his NFL career with advanced drive efficiency stats that ranked highly among QBs since 2000.[9]
2008Rodgers became the full-time starting quarterback for the Packers, throwing for 4,000 yards in both of his first two seasons as starter and finishing fourth in passing yards, touchdowns, and passer rating.[3]
2010Rodgers led the Packers to a 9-0 shutout victory over the New York Jets, one of only two games in his career without a touchdown drive.[1]
2011Rodgers led the Packers to Super Bowl XLV victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, earning Super Bowl MVP honors, NFL MVP award with 48 of 50 votes, and setting records including a 122.5 passer rating, the highest in a season.[2]
2010-2023Over his 18 seasons with the Packers, Rodgers accumulated 59,082 passing yards (9th in NFL history), 475 touchdowns (5th), a 103.6 passer rating (2nd), won four MVP awards, made 10 Pro Bowls, and earned five All-Pro selections.[2]
2023-04-25The Green Bay Packers traded Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, ending his 18-season tenure in Green Bay after weeks of speculation.[2]
2025Aaron Rodgers played as a New York Jet, with career stats tracked specifically for his Jets tenure.[5]
2025In Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, Aaron Rodgers threw for four touchdowns in a game against the New York Jets while with a different team.[3]

The Jets open training camp on July 22, 2025, ahead of the 2025 regular season.[12] Rodgers enters the year with 279 career starts and faces contract decisions after the 2025 campaign.[13]

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