Aaron Rodgers threw a season-high four touchdown passes in what could have been his last game in the NFL and led the New York Jets to a 32-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins this Sunday.
This victory ultimately turned out to be purely decorative, as the Jets ended up with a 5-12 record after a poor and disappointing season, while the loss to the Dolphins did not have serious consequences for them, as they needed to win and hope for a Broncos loss to make it to the playoffs, a scenario that did not happen as Denver defeated the Chiefs' backups convincingly.
What will happen with Aaron Rodgers' future?
Rodgers, 41, is not sure if he wants to continue playing in what would be his 21st season, and it is also not clear if the Jets want him back, as the New York team is in search of a head coach and general manager to begin outlining its future.
But if this was the end for Rodgers, he said goodbye with a victory and a bit of history, becoming the fifth player to throw over 500 touchdown passes in the regular season. Before the game against Miami, he had 499 and now has 503 TDs on the all-time list (the all-time leader is Tom Brady with 649).
Rodgers completed 23 out of 36 passes for 274 yards and touchdown passes to Tyler Conklin, Davante Adams, Allen Lazard, and Breece Hall, along with one interception.
During the week, when talking about his future, "A-Rod" said, "This game has given me a lot. I have also given back a lot, and I am grateful for it...I am trying to stay in the moment, but of course, it has been a long journey. I am very proud of what I have been able to be part of, of what I have achieved, and I also look forward to a good mental and physical rest."
He also showed awareness of the situation the Jets are going through: “I think there will be changes here, and if I am part of that change, I just want to make sure that everyone knows that I have nothing but gratitude for my time here.”