'Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback,' new head coach Aaron Glenn said in a joint statement with new GM Darren Mougey, who are now searching for a new quarterback.
After appearing to be on the brink of retirement, Rodgers left the Green Bay Packers - where he had spent his entire career - for the Big Apple, vowing to lead the franchise to their first Super Bowl since 1969.
But minutes into his first game - against Buffalo Bills on September 11 at MetLife Stadium - Rodgers tore his Achilles and was ruled out for the rest of his first season as a Jet.
The New York Jets have officially confirmed the disastrous Aaron Rodgers era is over.
'It was important to have this discussion now to provide clarity and enable each of us the proper time to plan for our respective futures.
