According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini and Zack Rosenblatt, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson suggested that the team bench quarterback Aaron Rodgers after the team’s 2-2 start to the season. Citing three sources, Russini and Rosenblatt’s joint report claimed that on the Monday after the Jets’ loss to the Denver Broncos, New York’s top decision-makers — including the now-fired head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas — met and Johnson suggested that the team turn to backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor as “Rodgers’ performance was holding the team back.”
Ultimately, Saleh and Douglas convinced Johnson to keep Rodgers on the field.