Several former Green Bay Packers players have decided to join future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. Allen Lazard, Billy Turner, and Randall Cobb have all signed with the Jets so far this offseason. This list does not include offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who coached on the Packers’ staff from 2019-2021. At this point, the amount of Rodgers’ friends that have agreed to follow him to New York has garnered plenty of criticism on social media. These comments have been made ever since it was rumored that Rodgers had a list of players that he wanted the Jets to sign for him. One of the players on that list, however, is not interested in playing in New York.
Former Green Bay Packers Tight End Marcedes Lewis Reportedly Will not Follow Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets

Marcedes Lewis signed with the Packers in 2019 and has been one of the most dependable players on the offense. While he did not put up big receiving numbers, he was considered a bonus offensive lineman due to his prowess in both run and pass blocking. Now Lewis is an unrestricted free agent, and despite Rodgers’ desire for him to come with him to New York, he does not seem interested. Justis Mosqueda of Acme Packing Company wrote:
“From what I’ve been told by sources, Lewis, the one player that Gutekunst didn’t get asked about in his post-draft presser, is open to returning to the Packers this year — or at least was before the draft — and doesn’t seem interested in joining Aaron Rodgers in New York. The reason isn’t a personal rift with Rodgers, but the tax rate in New York/New Jersey. This is why reported interest from the Las Vegas Raiders, who play in an income-tax-less Nevada, is significant.”
So, not only is Lewis not interested in playing for the Jets, but he also is open to returning to Green Bay. This would be a huge boost to the Packers in the sense of needing a veteran leader. With two rookie tight ends, the Packers could use someone with Lewis’ vast experience at the position to act as a mentor to the young players.
If Lewis plays for any team this season, he will set the NFL record for most seasons played by a tight end. It would be nice if he could do that with the Packers.
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