Aaron Rodgers has landed himself in hot water, and NFL fans aren’t letting it slide. The former New York Jets quarterback is getting roasted left and right for what many are calling a straight-up lie about his offseason plans. All because Rodgers’ post-Week 18 promise after the Jets’ win over the Miami Dolphins: “I’m not gonna hold anyone up,” he told reporters, per the outlet. That was back in January-fast forward nearly three months, and with no decision on his playing future, fans are crying foul.
The four-time MVP’s words sounded like a vow for a quick call-play again or hang up the cleats. “He made it seem like he’d figure it out fast,” one X user posted, echoing the frustration rippling through social media. Instead, Rodgers, now a free agent after his Jets release, has left everyone hanging-teams, fans, and analysts alike.
Jack Sperry‘s viral X clip from March 27, captioned “LOL ,” shows Rodgers’ quote with a laughing emoji, racking up thousands of likes as fans pile on. “Blatant lie-dude’s just stalling,” another chimed in, summing up the vibe.
Fans bust Rodgers: No quick decision after all
Rodgers’ 2024 stat line-3,800 yards, 28 touchdowns, per ESPN-proves he’s still got gas in the tank at 41. But this delay? It’s got folks scratching heads and pointing fingers. “He’s playing games with the league,” an X post griped, while others speculate he’s milking the drama for leverage-maybe with a contender like the Steelers or Vikings. Back in 2021, his vaccine status fib sparked a similar uproar-David Gardner tweeted then, “He lied from the start,” per X archives-and now, it feels like déjà vu.
The backlash isn’t all venom-some fans get the hesitation. “He’s earned the right to think it over,” one defender posted, nodding to his 18-year legacy. Still, the loudest voices aren’t buying it. Total Pro Sports noted how Rodgers’ “I’m not gonna hold anyone up” line clashes hard with the silence since his March 5 release. X’s trending chatter calls it a trust issue-“Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me,” a fan quipped, tying it to past controversies.
Rodgers hasn’t clapped back yet, but the heat’s on. With free agency in full swing and teams itching for QB clarity, this saga’s a rollercoaster-fans are mad, amused, and hooked all at once.
