Jets QB Aaron Rodgers pushed back on head coachs practice decision
It may have gone against quarterback Aaron Rodgers's wishes, but head coach Robert Saleh decided it had to be done.The were in Florham Park for a joint practice on Thursday, but weather was rainy and the
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