Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will make his debut for the New York Jets against the New York Giants on Saturday in what will be his first preseason game since 2018. While the 39-year-old player participated in every training camp practice, it was backup Zach Wilson who started the Jets’ first three pre-season games.
Jets coach Robert Saleh previously mentioned that the four-time MVP could potentially start in the game against the Giants for a pre-season tuneup. Despite his lack of preseason games historically, Rodgers mentioned his openness to participating. “I wouldn’t mind playing in the preseason,” he explained. “I wouldn’t mind if Robert said, ‘Hey, we are going to go. Let’s do it.'”
Several other regular starters who were largely absent during the summer are expected to appear against the Giants. These include wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running backs Breece Hall and newly signed Dalvin Cook.
