We’re still a couple weeks away from the Jets’ first preseason game — a matchup with the Browns in the Hall of Fame Game — but they didn’t wait long into the start of training camp to get a look at their new quarterback in full game-day attire.
The Jets acquired future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers in a trade with the Packers back in April, bringing a close to Rodgers’ 18-year run in Green Bay.
Now, Rodgers never looked great in a football uniform. There was something about his oversized helmet, loose sleeves and overall look that had him ranked last in our 2020 QB aesthetic rankings. But it was especially jarring to see Rodgers in a Jets uniform.
This is not an AI-generated photo. pic.twitter.com/YoVj9yfn8e
— New York Jets (@nyjets) July 19, 2023
On the opening day of training camp, the Jets tweeted a photo of Rodgers — who is opting to wear No. 8 instead of Joe Namath’s retired No. 12 — in his full uniform, and it will take some getting used to.
But hey, it’s not like he went to a team with a completely different color scheme than Green Bay. He’s trading green for a darker shade of green.
That didn’t stop NFL fans from making jokes about the photo. It was like Rodgers’ first day of school except, well, he’s a 39-year-old in football pads.
This was how Twitter reacted
looks like a coach who comes out of retirement to play One Last Game https://t.co/WOff77Q8VS
— Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) July 19, 2023
My brain still can't process this https://t.co/qy4tuljM0q
— Cali (@CaliJets) July 19, 2023
https://t.co/seGSqcmZJm pic.twitter.com/R9PEBddkbm
— zach jacobson (@itszacharyj) July 19, 2023
This legitimately reads like the Jets are roasting Rodgers for looking like a weirdo. Great stuff. https://t.co/rJqtKGNLkn
— Z Ed (@sheckiezx) July 19, 2023
https://t.co/btrpKjPvLa pic.twitter.com/CDHLSm47QN
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) July 19, 2023
looks like a character from the Longest Yard https://t.co/zqQ7fYCjwt
— Shinigami SZN (@VinceBednarik) July 19, 2023
This is weird. Probably might not be as weird if he was still wearing 12 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/Nxwr6X05cw
— Erik Slaby (@ErikSlaby) July 19, 2023
How nice of him to wear the number of the amount of interceptions he'll throw against New England this season. https://t.co/bITP9qepH3
— Matt St. Jean (@mattstdream) July 19, 2023
Thought this was Sam Bradford for a second https://t.co/BqF6i208QV
— Chris Infante (@Infante54) July 19, 2023
Inferior shade of green, really doesn’t bring out his eyes https://t.co/QNBRyVagPZ
— Matt Sottile (@MSottileTV) July 19, 2023
He chose 8 for the number of games they’re gonna win https://t.co/bDWQMYy0El
— Lockheed Martin Prince (@Povediitz) July 19, 2023
"This is not an AI-generated photo." https://t.co/Sk7YUZVc5f pic.twitter.com/iXfS3pdhrs
— Football & Other F Words (@FWordsPod) July 19, 2023
I am never going to get used to seeing this https://t.co/KmA2bBGoGB
— Mizter Perfect (@TheMarcusGraham) July 19, 2023
Even you guys can’t believe it😭 https://t.co/gRUd9ymPRr
— Ajire📿 (@jordash_junior) July 19, 2023
I Can see the pain in his eyes https://t.co/96aKKGtWLL
— KJ (@Akilalllday) July 19, 2023
