Aaron Rodgers’ unexcused absence from the New York Jets’ minicamp is causing a stir. Head coach Robert Saleh is now trying to smooth things over. Neither he nor the team have a problem with the superstar.

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After the quarterback had to write off an entire season in 2023 due to a torn Achilles tendon after just a few minutes of play, he actually wants to attack again with the “Gang Green” in 2024.

However, his absence since the start of the mandatory minicamp this week due to an “other commitment” has cast doubt on Rodgers’ relationship with the team.

Head coach Robert Saleh now defended his star in a press conference on Wednesday. Problems with Rodgers? There are none!

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“Aaron and I are totally on the same page,” Saleh assured: “There’s no problem between Aaron and his teammates about it. We addressed the issue yesterday. It’s more of an issue for people outside than inside. Nothing more. “

Cornerback D.J. Reed echoed a similar sentiment. He pointed out that Rodgers had been “on a lot of the voluntary units” before: “He’s our quarterback. If the issue is important to him, it’s important to us. So it’s not a big deal.”

Despite the soothing words from the franchise, Rodgers is unlikely to avoid a fine for skipping minicamp so far after Saleh confirmed that the 40-year-old’s unexcused absence was a matter for the NFL’s catalog of penalties.