Jets' Randall Cobb addresses future beyond lost season

New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb turns 34 years old next summer and may be a former player by the time he celebrates that occasion. 

"The big thing will be my family and my situation with my kids," Cobb said about his future during a chat with Tom Rock of Newsday. "I’ll look back after this season and go through everything. I’ll take it for what it is and I’ll make the decision when I am ready to." 

Cobb and quarterback Aaron Rodgers were teammates with the Green Bay Packers from 2011 through the 2018 season and again during the 2021 and 2022 campaigns before the Packers traded Rodgers to the Jets this past spring. Cobb ultimately followed Rodgers to the Big Apple but largely became an afterthought after the 40-year-old signal-caller went down with a torn Achilles four snaps into the regular-season opener. 

Rock mentioned that Cobb has thus far played in just 37% of the Jets’ offensive snaps this season. Cobb has recorded four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown playing alongside quarterbacks not named Rodgers. 

"I signed a one-year deal," Cobb explained. "I am open to go wherever I want. It depends on the situation. We’ll see." 

Rodgers suggested earlier this week he could spend at least another two seasons with the Jets, and it's possible he could campaign for his longtime friend to remain with the organization. Despite the club's disappointing 5-9 record and his overall lack of contributions, Cobb indicated he's at peace with his decision to join the Jets even though he admitted he considered retiring earlier this year. 

"I never regret anything," Cobb insisted. "I always look at it as a learning experience and I think I learned a lot about myself this year." 

The Jets learned they may be more than just a quarterback away from earning a playoff berth. Giving Rodgers power to make personnel decisions failed to produce positive results for the club this season, but there's no reason to believe he won't hold similar authority when the team has to make important calls beginning in March.