Jets sticking with Aaron Rodgers under center as questions mount around QB

There has been plenty of change around the Jets lately, but there is no change at quarterback coming … at least this week. Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said that Aaron Rodgers will “absolutely” be the team’s starting quarterback on Sunday against the Seahawks. Rodgers’ status for the final six games of the season has become a source of speculation amid reports that the team could be looking to move on from the future Hall of Famer.Ulbrich was asked if there has been any talk of shutting Rodgers down. “There has not,” Ulbrich said. Rodgers, who turns 41 next week, has had one of the worst seasons of his career.

He has looked reluctant to throw the ball downfield and has not looked comfortable running.Rodgers has been dealing with hamstring, knee and ankle injuries since a Week 4 loss to the Broncos but has said he feels healthy lately.

He also has practiced fully on the team’s last two Wednesday practices, something he had not been doing while injured. Still, there have been reports suggesting he may be more injured than he is letting on.The NFL Network reported over the weekend that Rodgers has not wanted to get imaging tests done on his injuries to avoid learning of the severity of them so he could keep playing. Ulbrich said he was unaware if that was true. “I have not been informed of that either way,” Ulbrich said.

“That’s news to me.” Ulbrich said he believes Rodgers feels healthier coming out of last week’s bye week than he has in a while. “You’d have to ask Aaron if he’s fully healthy, but he’s better off today than he’s been as of late,” Ulbrich said.“He’s definitely feeling healthier than he has for probably the last month.

A healthy Aaron Rodgers is the Aaron Rodgers we all love.I’m excited about what that looks like.” Rodgers is scheduled to appear on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday afternoon and surely will be asked about his healthy and these reports. This is just the latest adversit...