Aaron Rodgers press conference live updates: Latest news from Jets introduction after Packers trade

Eighteen years to the day Aaron Rodgers sat and waited and waited and waited for his name to be called in the NFL Draft. The California quarterback was the last prospect in the Green Room at the Javits Center in Manhattan.

That night in 2005 was the day Rodgers was introduced to the NFL world. The draft slide — from potential #1 to #24 — stayed with him. It made for an uncomfortable night in the Big Apple. As the story goes, he would join Brett Favre in the quarterback’s room in Green Bay. But Favre would eventually leave the curds and small town behind for the bright lights of New York City.

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And now, 18 years later, the direct flight from Green Bay to New York is active again. Except this time it’s Rodgers swapping in his Packers jersey for a different shade of green. Rodgers will introduce himself again in New York on Wednesday, this time as a member of the Jets.

The signal caller hopes a better fate awaits him in the city that never sleeps – although the team calls New Jersey home. For someone who’s garnered a lot of media attention over the years, there’s nothing that quite compares to the limelight that will be aimed at the newest Jets quarterback.

The Sporting News is following live updates from Aaron Rodgers’ induction press conference as a member of the Jets.

Live updates from Aaron Rodgers’ Jets press conference

14:28 — The press conference has ended but Rodgers finally held up his new jersey in a different shade of green. Here’s the new Jets quarterback showing off his new No. 8.

2:26 p.m. — Though Rodgers is considered the Jets’ savior, he just wants to be known as a great quarterback.

2:23 p.m. — Rodgers discussed why he chose No. 8, despite Joe Namath giving his blessing to donning the No. 12 green and white, saying he didn’t want to go down that route out of respect for the Jets legend.

2:21 p.m. — There will be questions surrounding his future, but Rodgers tried to clear them up today by saying he will be in New York for the foreseeable future.

2:20 p.m. — Rodgers plans to be back in the building tomorrow to start his offseason program with the Jets.

2:17 p.m. — Although Jets fans are already excited to see their new quarterback in action, Rodgers is already doing his best to win them over even more.

2:15 p.m. — The new Jets QB mentioned how lonely the Super Bowl III trophy looks and that’s his main motivation in New York – he added another to the trophy case, especially as a senior player.

2:10 p.m. — Rodgers seems genuinely excited about this new opportunity — a stark contrast to his performance at the end of his tenure at Green Bay. He has thanked several people within the organization while also speaking positively about his new fan base.

2:09 p.m. — It took Rodgers just moments to cite new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as a big reason for his desire to join the Jets while also acknowledging the team’s success against his Packers last year.

14:07 — Rodgers began his remarks by talking about the team, calling out GM Joe Douglas and his new head coach, Robert Saleh.

2:04 p.m. — Now that it’s official, Rodgers has entered the room and we’re headed to the Jets facility.

2:03 p.m. — The Packers also announced it on their website, including a farewell video for 12th place.

2:01 p.m. — And just before the start of the press conference, the deal is now official.

1:53 p.m. — We are just moments away from the dawn of the new jet era. There are many mediums ready to welcome No. 8.

1:36 p.m. — The stage is literally set for Rodgers to be introduced as a member of the Jets. The screen above the stage shows highlights of Rodgers’ career so far.

1:25 p.m. — After the blockbuster trade, the Jets catapulted themselves into the sixth best odds to win the next season’s Super Bowl. If you’re wondering how Blockbuster trading has transformed betting markets, you can check out Sporting News’ analysis here.

1:05 p.m. — Jets owner Woody Johnson tweeted a video of Rodgers entering the facility — greeted by several employees and the front office.

13 o’clock — The Aaron Rodgers saga felt like it would never end this offseason, but that finally ended when the newest Jets quarterback arrived at the team’s Florham Park, NJ facility

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Here’s how to watch Aaron Rodgers’ press conference today

• TV channel: ESPN, NFL Network, SNY (NY Market)
• Live broadcast: ESPN App, Jets-YouTube, Fubo (Free Trial)

Anyone wishing to introduce Aaron Rodgers as a member of the Jets has many options. The Hall of Famer-to-be quarterback’s press conference will be broadcast on ESPN and NFL Network. Viewers in the local market can also watch on SportsNet New York (SNY).

ESPN cable subscribers who aren’t in front of a TV can also stream it through the ESPN app.

Cord cutters who want to see what Rodgers has to say can watch the launch live on the Jets YouTube channel or on Fubo, which is offering a free trial to new subscribers. Fubo carries all the channels needed to see Rodgers hold up his new No. 8 jersey at Florham Park, NJ in addition to all the channels needed to watch the NFL hit the market next season.