Aaron Rodgers grew to become the fifth participant in NFL historical past to throw 500 profession common season landing passes, conducting the feat within the second quarter of the New York Jets’ sport in opposition to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
On first-and-goal from the 5, Rodgers dropped again after which ran to the pocket to purchase a while earlier than throwing a move to Tyler Conklin in the long run zone to present the Jets a 7-6 lead with 7:57 left first first half.
Aaron Rodgers throws his five hundredth CAREER landing with a seven-yard strike to Tyler Conklin | NFL Highlights
Conklin handed the ball to Rodgers as all the offense celebrated in the long run zone, hugging the quarterback and patting him on the helmet. Rodgers obtained one other excessive 5 and hugs when he arrived on the sideline.
He joined Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) as the one gamers to achieve the milestone.
The 41-year-old Rodgers, who was intercepted on his first move in opposition to Miami, entered the sport one landing move away from 500 after getting 499 with an 11-yard toss to Davante Adams who accomplished a 99-game opening drive yards for the Jets in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 22.
Rodgers had a tough day in Buffalo final Sunday, when he was held and not using a landing move, threw two interceptions and was sacked 4 instances to convey his profession complete to an NFL report 568 earlier than giving solution to Tyrod Taylor within the fourth quarter.
The TD move additionally gave him 25 for the season, the 14th time in his 20-year profession he reached the mark, tying him with Brees (14) for the third-most seasons with a minimum of as many. Only Brady (17) and Manning (16) have extra.
Rodgers’ future after Sunday is unsure. He stated he would like to return to the Jets if he decides to proceed taking part in. Rodgers, who has one yr left on his contract, stated as a lot he wants to take some time off in the off-season to think about its future.
Meanwhile, it is unclear whether or not the Jets will need Rodgers again. The staff goes via a reset with the final supervisor and head coach search underway. New York’s subsequent regime, together with proprietor Woody Johnson, may select to chop ties with Rodgers and go in a special route subsequent season.
Associated Press reporting.
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