New York Jets unveil first look at Aaron Rodgers in his new uniform

Aaron Rodgers looks nice in a different shade of green. As the Jets reported for training camp, Wednesday, the team showed off the quarterback wearing his new uniform.

ESPN’s NFL twitter account shared a photo, offering the “first look in No. 8.” And of course, they used a fire emoji for a little extra flare.

Aaron Rodgers' first look in No. 8 🔥

(via @nyjets) pic.twitter.com/hHHxqJFbT0

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 19, 2023

The Jets and Browns start training camp the earliest of all NFL teams this year. That’s because the two teams play each other in the Hall of Fame game, Aug. 3. That’s the first preseason game for the league.

It’s safe to say Aaron Rodgers has had Wednesday circled for awhile. He forced the Packers to trade him just before the NFL Draft started in late April. However, the rift between the quarterback and his old team had started weeks before.

Aaron Rodgers went casual for reporting day. A year ago, he was Nic Cage lookalike

Rodgers showed up for his new team’s OTAs and mini camp and seemed genuine as he embraced this professional change of scenery. For every year since 2005, Rodgers reported to training camp with the Packers. Meanwhile, team management signed several of Rodgers’ buddies from the Packers, including Allen Lazzard and Randall Cobb.

On Wednesday morning, the 39-year-old quarterback reported for work wearing shorts, a black shirt and some silver shades. This time a year ago, he looked completely different, like he was playing Nicolas Cage’s charatcer in Con Air. Yes, he had long hair and a short beard to complement his white tank and faded jeans. The year before, Rodgers channeled his inner John Wick. We’re sure the cameras for Hard Knocks captured the whole scene in New Jersey.

The Jets have the NFL stage to themselves Wednesday and Thursday. Then the Browns report to camp, Friday.