Robert Saleh tries to calm storm over Aaron Rodgers’ unexcused Jets absence

Jets coach Robert Saleh did his best to calm the storm surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ unexcused absence from the team’s mandatory minicamp on Wednesday.

“Aaron and I are on the exact same page,” Saleh said. “There’s no issue between Aaron [and I] or his teammates for that matter. We addressed it [Tuesday]. It’s more of an issue for everyone outside the building than it is inside. That’s about it.”

Saleh said he did not speak to Rodgers after revealing to the media on Tuesday that Rodgers would miss the team’s two-day minicamp that ended Wednesday.


Robert Saleh speaks before Jets practice on June 12, 2024.
Robert Saleh speaks before Jets practice on June 12, 2024. Bill Kostroun for the NY Post

It has not surfaced where Rodgers is.

On Tuesday, Saleh said Rodgers had informed him before OTAs that he would miss minicamp to attend an event that was “very important to him.”

The only other Jets player missing from the minicamp is defensive end Haason Reddick, who is believed to be staying away because he wants a new contract.


Aaron Rodgers at Jets OTAs on June 4, 2024.
Aaron Rodgers at Jets OTAs on June 4, 2024. Bill Kostroun for the NY Post

Saleh said both players are subject to fines under the CBA and that could result in $50,000 in fines for each player.

Rodgers has been present for the rest of the spring program, which is voluntary.

Tyrod Taylor took all of the first-team reps at quarterback with Rodgers absent.

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