Aaron Rodgers' Fallout: Jets Lose Control of 2024 First-Round Pick, Rodgers Takes Jab at Olbermann, Easy Win for Bettors, Doubters Beware

The New York Jets do not have full control of their 2024 first-round pick in the trade for Aaron Rodgers due to specific conditions in the trade paperwork. The Jets' first- and second-round picks will be held in escrow until the end of the 2023 season, and if they wish to trade for a player requiring first-round compensation, they will need to add additional conditions. The language in the trade protects the Packers in case of any surprises, similar to the situation with Brett Favre in 2008. The Jets can still use the pick with some help or renegotiate the deal with the Packers.