New York Jets' Owner Woody Johnson: Aaron Rodgers 'Never Left Football'

The New York Jets start offseason workouts on April 15 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers is '100 percent' committed according to Woody Johnson.

Sep 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson on the field / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Distraction? What distraction?

New York Jets' owner Woody Johnson claims quarterback Aaron Rodgers is "one hundred percent" committed to the upcoming football season.

Sep 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson on the field / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

During an interview on Fox News Channel with host Jesse Watters, Johnson answered a question about the future Hall-of-Fame field general having been rumored as a potential Vice Presidential choice by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

"He is getting back to football, one hundred percent. He never left football. That was a momentary distraction, maybe like going in the dark room or whatever. But he’s back one hundred percent. Great leader," said Johnson after initially chuckling at the question.

The 40-year-old Rodgers, who was not chosen as Kennedy's running mate, has voiced his support for the third-party Presidential candidate. Instead of hitting the campaign trail, Rodgers is seemingly poised to complete his comeback from Achilles surgery. The four-time NFL MVP went down only four plays into the 2023 season opener.

"I tell the receivers, ‘You count to 10, hold your hands up and look around, the ball will be there.’ He's gonna be really good. If we can keep him on his feet, which I think we can, it's gonna be an exciting start to the season," said Johnson during the April 8 guest appearance that lasted a little longer than four minutes.

Prior to arriving in New York last spring, Rodgers passed for 59,055 yards and 475 touchdowns during a storied tenure with the Green Bay Packers. He ruptured his Achilles on September 11 and returned to practice in December.

Jets' brass expects Rodgers to attend the team's voluntary nine-week offseason program, which kicks off April 15 in Florham Park.