Aaron Rodgers seemed comfortable in his new surroundings when he was spotted at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night taking part in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils.
Rodgers was shown on the jumbotron above the ice and was greeted with massive cheers from the crowd, presumably all of the New York Jets fans who are as excited as ever about his arrival.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers participates in a playoff game between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on April 29, 2023. (Danny Wild-USA Today Sports)
Rodgers and Rangers fans went home happy as New York defeated New Jersey, 5-2, to force a Game 7 in their first-round playoff matchup.
The Jets and Green Bay Packers finalized a trade for the four-time MVP last week. He said during the introductory press conference that he hoped to add to the organization’s trophy case.
«I’m an older guy so I want to be part of a team that can win it all and I think this is a place where we can do that,» he said.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses with a jersey after a news conference at the team’s training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Jets received Rodgers, the No. 15 overall pick and a fifth-round pick for the No. 13 overall pick, a second-round pick, a sixth-round pick and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that could become a first round pick. if Rodgers plays 65% of New York’s snaps this season.
Rodgers is coming off a down year as he battled injuries in 2022 with the Packers. He won the MVP award in 2020 and 2021.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers answers questions during an introductory news conference, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Florham Park, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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New York returns in 2023 with the Offensive Rookie of the Year in Garrett Wilson and the new addition of wide receiver Allen Lazard. The team is expected to have Breece Hall back in the mix at some point this season as well.
Associated Press contributed to this report.