FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Aaron Rodgers' decision to take an unprecedented pay cut sends a championship message to the New York Jets' locker room and creates financial flexibility to pursue free agents such as running back Dalvin Cook, according to coach Robert Saleh and players.
"I think it says a lot when the best player on your football team -- a Hall of famer -- is willing to sacrifice something because he wants to win, which is ultimately what we're all here to do," Saleh said Thursday, adding: "This was Aaron. Aaron wanted to do this.