Report: Jets' Rodgers missed minicamp for trip to Egypt

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers missed the team's mandatory minicamp due to a pre-planned trip to Egypt, sources told SNY's Connor Hughes.

The 40-year-old Rodgers initially set up the trip during his recovery from an Achilles injury that ended his 2023 campaign after just four snaps. The quarterback has long admired Egyptian culture and scheduled the visit for what he believed was to be after the club's offseason program.

Rodgers came under scrutiny after both he and pass-rusher Haason Reddick were absent from the team's facility for the organization's two-day mandatory workouts. Head coach Robert Saleh said the former league MVP was away from the team for a reason that was "very important to him," according to The Associated Press.

While Rodgers' absence was considered unexcused, the Jets are adamant that it won't impact his second year with the organization, Hughes reports. The former All-Pro attended the Jets' voluntary offseason practices and workouts as he works his way back from injury.

Although Saleh said Rodgers informed the team of his plans in advance, it's unclear if teammates were aware that the veteran passer would be absent from the workouts. Backup Tyrod Taylor learned he was working with the first-team offense on short notice.