Why Is Aaron Rodgers Wearing No. 8 With the New York Jets?

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Aaron Rodgers, initially with number 12, achieved fame with the Green Bay Packers.

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Change of Plans: Rodgers never intended to wear number 12; circumstances led him to it.

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Green Bay Packers Era: Rodgers' legacy with the Packers is tied to number 12.

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New York Jets Transition: Rodgers' move to the New York Jets prompts a change in jersey number to 8.

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The reason behind the shift to number 8 is intriguing and not yet fully revealed.

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