Jets QB Aaron Rodgers comes to Zach Wilson’s defense after report, calls leaks from team ‘chicken s***’

Aaron Rodgers is having none of it when it comes to the negative reports about Zach Wilson.

A report from The Athletic said Wilson is reluctant to start again for the New York Jets. Rodgers, who is still recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, doesn’t believe it.

Winning organizations don’t do that to one of their own, and Rodgers had pointed words Tuesday for whoever leaked that information

“That’s a problem with the organization,” Rodgers said on “The Pat McAfee Show.” “We need to get to the bottom of whatever this is coming from and put a stop to it privately, because there’s no place in a winning culture where — and this isn’t the only time. There’s been a bunch of other leaks.

“I think it’s chicken s*** at its core, and I think it has no place at a winning organization.”

In short, The Athletic reported Monday that the Jets approached Wilson about starting at quarterback again after a horrific performance from Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian in a 13-8 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The former No. 2 overall pick was reportedly hesitant to go back under center, with some concern about getting injured.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers came to Zach Wilson’s defense on Tuesday after a report suggested Wilson was reluctant to play again. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Later that afternoon, Jets head coach Robert Saleh refuted the report.

“Let’s be clear,” Saleh said, “if he was reluctant to play, guys, he wouldn’t be here.”

And Saleh added that Wilson told him that he wanted the ball back in his hands and he wanted to play.

Rodgers was beside himself about the implications for Wilson and that Saleh even needed to address the matter.

“[The report is] basically saying that this kid is quitting on the team and doesn’t want to play and has given the middle finger to the organization,” Rodgers said. “Now listen, I don’t want to speak for him because he’s getting a chance this week to speak, and I’m going to let him speak.

“I’ll tell you that I love the kid and I’ve…

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Publish date : 2023-12-06 00:05:43

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