The Jets will host the Miami Dolphins on January 5 in a regular season finale that may double as swan song for Rodgers.

After enduring the rigors of a disappointing season, the four-time NFL MVP won’t have an immediate answer as to whether he wants to return for a 21st NFL season. While Rodgers has not missed a start, he’s been forced to fight through multiple injuries over the course of the 2024 campaign.

“I just need a break mentally to kind of refresh, and put my feet in the sand, and see where I’m at after that,” said Rodgers after Wednesday’s practice in Florham Park. “I think, to your question, March is free agency. I don’t think we’re even going to get that far, just because there’s going to be a regime change here, at least with the GM.”

New York is conducting interviews with prospective general managers and head coaches, suggesting that full-scale change is coming. The likelihood of Rodgers returning to the Jets seems to have reached a new low, and the future Hall-of-Fame quarterback doesn’t lack awareness.

“I think there’s going to be change here, and if I’m a part of the change, then I just want to make sure everybody knows that I have nothing but gratitude for my time here,” said Rodgers.

Even interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich sounded like Sunday will mark the final act for Rodgers in Green & White.

“Actually, now that you bring it up, that’s a great point. To even be a small part of his story is, it’s an honor. If it happens to be his last game, let’s take him out on the right note,” said Ulbrich.

With the Jets likely looking to move on, Rodgers could appear in another NFL uniform next season but it’s far from a guarantee.

“If I want to play and they don’t want me here, then I will see if there is other options, but first I got to wrap my head around doing the grind one more time,” said Rodgers.

It’s certainly been a grind for the Jets and their quarterback this season, and it wouldn’t be surprising if neither party wants to repeat it.