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AARON Rodgers was feeling the love after what could be his final NFL game.

After defeating the Miami Dolphins in the final game of the 2024 regular season, Rodgers completed what might be his last interview with Fox Sports reporter Pam Oliver.

Rodgers shared a heartfelt moment with Oliver at the end of his interview.

He signed off by telling Oliver, "I love you, Pam," and she responded, "I love you back."

The two have completed countless postgame interviews together throughout their lengthy careers and ended what could be the final one with kind words.

Earlier in the interview, Rodgers gave insight into his thought process going into the offseason and what his next steps could be.

"I'm gonna get home and relax. I'm gonna clear out my head and get healthy from the bumps and bruises from the season," he said.

"I've got a lot of gratitude right now; I'm gonna enjoy this tonight."

Rodgers could be released by the New York Jets following a disappointing season or retire. That decision will likely come soon into the offseason.

"Once I get back out west, I'm gonna take my time and — I'm not gonna hold anybody up," he said.

"I'm gonna have conversations tomorrow with everybody here with the Jets, and see what they're thinking, and then make a decision before it gets too late in the offseason."

The Jets' victory over the Dolphins was a special game for Rodgers.

The team's fifth victory of the season saw Rodgers throw his 500th career touchdown pass.

It was one of the few highlights of a season that the four-time MVP admitted wasn't great.

"Obviously wish things would have gone better on the field," he said.

However, Rodgers said his time with the Jets was "the two best years of my life," and that he had "nothing but gratitude for this time in my life."

"It’s been a great experience all around, and again, I’m disappointed about the performance of both myself and as a team, but really thankful for the opportunity," Rodgers said, according to the Associated Press.

The Jets now have a massive question mark at the quarterback position going into 2025.

If Rodgers doesn't return, the team is not in a position to draft a quarterback in the upcoming draft.

The two best quarterback prospects will likely be off the board before the Jets pick at No. 7.

The free agent quarterback class isn't strong either, leaving the Jets with little to no options.

Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor might end up being the starting quarterback in New York in 2025.

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