Do Jets have enough cap space for an Aaron Rodgers trade? Every move NY has made so far for Packers QB

The New York Jets have been one of the busiest teams this off-season. They will continue to be as they pursue Aaron Rodgers. Rumors about Rodgers either becoming a Jet or retiring from the NFL have been flying all over this past week.The Packers have made it no secret that they are ready to move on from him. That might finally happen any day now.The Jets have cleared cap space, making room to acquire Rodgers. They restructured the contracts of guard Laken Tomlinson, cornerback DJ Reed, and Tyler Conklin this morning, creating $15.2 million in cap space in 2023.Field Yates@FieldYatesThe Jets have restructured the contracts of G Laken Tomlinson, CB DJ Reed and TE Tyler Conklin, creating $15.2M in cap space for 2023, per source.2141338The Jets have restructured the contracts of G Laken Tomlinson, CB DJ Reed and TE Tyler Conklin, creating $15.2M in cap space for 2023, per source.Earlier this week, they converted $4.5 million of tight end CJ Uzomah's base salary into a bonus, clearing $3.6 million in cap space this off-season.Fireside Jets@FiresideJetsThe Jets began restructuring contracts this morning. They added $3.6M in cap space by converting $4.5M of CJ Uzomah’s base salary into a bonus. The Jets currently have $1.8M in cap space, per Over The Cap. #NewYorkJets #Jets #NYJ122The Jets began restructuring contracts this morning. They added $3.6M in cap space by converting $4.5M of CJ Uzomah’s base salary into a bonus. The Jets currently have $1.8M in cap space, per Over The Cap. #NewYorkJets #Jets #NYJ https://t.co/zANVPw3u7zThe team also released slot receiver Braxton Berrios after the two couldn't reach a restructured deal, which saved the team $5 million this season.Adam Schefter@AdamSchefterJets are releasing WR Braxton Berrios at the start of the league year next week, per source. The two sides discussed a restructuring of his contract but were unable to reach agreement. His release will save $5 million against Jets’ cap.5571618Jets are releasing WR Braxton Berrios at the start of the league year next week, per source. The two sides discussed a restructuring of his contract but were unable to reach agreement. His release will save $5 million against Jets’ cap.Jets' cap space for 2023New York Jets v Denver BroncosAfter all the moves they've made to clear cap space this week, the Jets now have over $20 million in cap space.uSTADIUM@uSTADIUM#Jets have over $20M in cap space now and still haven't touched the easier cap numbers in Corey Davis ($10.5M), Carl Lawson ($15M) and C.J. Mosley ($21M). At the combine, Joe Douglas mentioned the team has great cap flexibility.33126#Jets have over $20M in cap space now and still haven't touched the easier cap numbers in Corey Davis ($10.5M), Carl Lawson ($15M) and C.J. Mosley ($21M). At the combine, Joe Douglas mentioned the team has great cap flexibility.General manager Joe Douglas said at the combine that the team had the flexibility to create more cap space. He showed everyone that with the recent moves the Jets have made. They can create more cap space by re-working the deals of veterans such as wide receiver Corey Davis, defensive end Carl Lawson, and linebacker CJ Mosley.What an Aaron Rodgers trade could look likeGreen Bay Packers v Kansas City ChiefsIt seems as if Aaron Rodgers' asking price from the Packers has been revealed.Former NFL GM Michael Lombardi joined the Pat McAfee Show and revealed that Green Bay is looking for one first-round pick and a conditional pick if he plays for more than one season.Lombardi said:&quot;The Packers were looking for a (first-round pick), and they want something else if he plays longer. Now, I think what that means is we want your one. But if he plays two years, we want a three, or we want a two. We want a conditional pick to go along with what we have.&quot;Pat McAfee@PatMcAfeeShow&quot;The Packers are looking for a first round pick and then possibly another pick if Aaron Rodgers plays again next season&quot;@mlombardiNFL #PMSLive85487&quot;The Packers are looking for a first round pick and then possibly another pick if Aaron Rodgers plays again next season&quot;@mlombardiNFL #PMSLive https://t.co/dPLEy5OZ85Aaron Rodgers' 2023 salary cap and hitNew York Jets v Green Bay PackersAaron Rodgers' salary cap hit if he's traded to a team this season will be $15.74 million.Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleimanThe #Jets have cleared up $15.2M in cap space by restructuring the contracts CB DJ Reed, OL Laken Tomlinson and TE Tyler Conklin (via @FieldYates)Aaron Rodgers' cap hit in 2023 if he's traded to a team: $15.74 million...1634163The #Jets have cleared up $15.2M in cap space by restructuring the contracts CB DJ Reed, OL Laken Tomlinson and TE Tyler Conklin (via @FieldYates)Aaron Rodgers' cap hit in 2023 if he's traded to a team: $15.74 million... https://t.co/enaJFBim1eThe Jets have cleared up enough space this morning for them to acquire Rodgers. A deal is expected to happen at any moment once Rodgers is basically OK with it. It looks like Rodgers will be a New York Jet soon.

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