According to a report this month by The Athletic, Jets owner Woody Johnson has made team decisions based on the ratings for players in the “Madden” NFL football games from EA Sports. That report also connected Johnson’s sons, Brick Johnson included, to team decisions.

There remains a chance that quarterback Aaron Rodgers returns to the New York Jets next year, but the odds appear to get smaller with each passing day.

The future of New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers looms as a major question and perhaps he’s trying to send a message.