According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, the New York Jets are seeking protection in the form of a conditional draft pick from the Green Bay Packers in the looming trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who turns 40 in December and may only play one more season.
Robinson describes the protection as a “sticking point” in the current negotiations between Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and Jets general manager Joe Douglas.
In this scenario, the Jets would get some form of draft pick compensation from the Packers in 2025 if Rodgers does not play during the 2024 season.