CLEVELAND -- Fifteen years ago, the New York Jets introduced Brett Favre before a preseason game at a cramped news conference in the bowels of Cleveland Browns Stadium. There wasn't much pomp, but the circumstances were profound. An overnight trade had brought their quarterback savior.
The Jets are back in Cleveland on Thursday night, this time with a new savior. Like Favre, Aaron Rodgers won't suit up for the Jets game against the Browns (8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video). He can't play because of an injury, but his presence provides hope for better days.