New York Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers nearly pursued the vice presidency of the United States, as he was one of candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s prospects for a running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
However, the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player ultimately turned down the opportunity to be at the second-highest office in the country.
Rodgers explained his reasoning behind the decision during a press conference after the Jets' OTAs on Tuesday, May 21, held at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey.
"Yeah, I love Bobby [Kennedy], we had a couple of really nice conversations, but there were really two options: It was retire and be his VP or keep playing. But I wanted to keep playing," the 40-year-old told the media.
Kennedy chose lawyer and technologist Nicole Shanahan as his vice-presidential candidate instead.
Aaron Rodgers had no restrictions in Jets OTAs
Rodgers was in full strength at the Jets' organized team activities, more than eight months after sustaining a left Achilles rupture in the first quarter of Week 1 of the 2023 season against the Buffalo Bills in September 2023.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that the ten-time Pro Bowler is doing everything without restrictions and is just reacclimating to the team's offense.
The Super Bowl 45 MVP is expected to start in Week 1 of their 2024 season against the San Francisco 49ers.
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