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Jets release quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who's now a first-time free agent

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Aaron Rodgers is now a first -time free agent for the first time in his career.

The 41-year-old quarterback can now join another team as a free agent if he stills intends to play a 21st NFL season .

The Jets absorbed a $49 million dead money charge by cutting Rodgers , but spread that over two years by designating him a post- June 1 cut.