Head coach Robert Saleh gave no prior indication that Rodgers would sit out the competitive session, but the weather and field conditions may have played a role in the decision to give a rest day to the 40-year-old field general. The playing surface is presumably slick from the heavy rains that have blanketed New Jersey over the past 48 hours, and the forecast is not projecting an immediate improvement from the overcast skies and misty conditions.
Seen wearing a raincoat and athletic pants, Rodgers, who has worked his way back from Achilles surgery, had not missed a practice since training camp kicked off two weeks ago. The four-time NFL MVP has been free of limitations this summer and claims to be back at full strength.
Still, there doesn't seem to be good reason to expose Rodgers to any potential accidental contact from opposing players on a slick surface.
On the other side, No. 2 overall draft pick Jayden Daniels was seen taking 7-on-7 reps against Jets defenders.
Meanwhile, veteran backup Tyrod Taylor slid up to the QB1 spot with Rodgers on the sideline. The 35-year-old Taylor was signed as a proven insurance policy back in March. It's unsure how much playing time, if any, the battle-tested backup will see in Saturday's preseason game against Washington, but Saleh mentioned the Jets would be "judicious" with their decision .
"That third game is the one where we're deciding. He definitely won't play the first two, but the discussion on the third one we just haven't quite had yet," said Saleh during the opening week of training camp.
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