Aaron Rodgers Sends Shockwaves on Rumors of His Ayahuasca Retreat: “He’s Genuinely Not Real”

Aaron Rodgers cannot stay out of the headlines, even when he is out of sight. The Jets QB missed the mandatory minicamp, sparking harsh criticism and doubts about his commitment to the team. Yet, for the past few days, he hasn’t made any comments about his whereabouts, with recent reports now placing him at an Ayahuasca retreat.

According to a recent report from MailOnline, rumors are flying around that Rodgers has been away on the well-known plant medicine retreat. He is no stranger to such retreats, having attended one in March earlier this year.

Surprisingly, however, it turns out that most fans aren’t at all concerned by what A-Rod was doing. They flocked to social media, with some asserting that the QB has his own unique way of preparing, therefore, everyone should leave him be. They believe Rodgers has been in the league for almost two decades and has earned the right to do whatever he wants in the off-season.

On the other hand, there are also a few who couldn’t believe Aaron would leave his teammates for a ‘high.’ Some even went as far as to say that the QB is no longer in the game and should just retire. See for yourselves:

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Notably, Rodgers has time and time again claimed that an Ayahuasca retreat has helped him bolster his stats, even claiming that it helped him win back-to-back MVPs. However, several fans and experts alike, feel otherwise.

Senior NFL Reporter Has His Say on Rodgers’ Absence

Rich Eisen was recently joined by Albert Breer on his show, during which the duo speculated about Rodgers’ possible whereabouts during his absence from the minicamp. Breer suggested that the QB was at a location known to the Jets but kept undisclosed due to the negative stigma attached to it.

He wryly noted that Rodgers is known for his openness to unconventional experiences, so the recent secrecy seems somewhat peculiar. Thus, the Jets’ front office might have chosen not to reveal Rodgers’ location to the media or the rest of the team, aiming to maintain some credibility and discipline within their ranks. This decision could have led to labeling his absence as unexcused, sparking a media circus, and opening up a can of worms.

 “He is somewhere they couldn’t excuse to maintain credibility with the locker room but would be expected, would not be out of left field for him. He has been known to open his mind at times to all the possibilities. Robert Saleh and the front office were apprised of this,” Breer added.

It’s also worth mentioning that A-Rod previously spoke about his use of Ayahuasca on the Pat McAfee Show, explaining how it helped him overcome the shame and guilt he experienced as a child.

Trying the psychedelic plant allowed him to love himself on a much deeper level and significantly improve his mental health. This is why Rodgers is critical of people with limited knowledge about this psychedelic plant, who label the plant as a drug.

While it might be an unconventional approach, anything that helps an athlete prepare mentally and physically is valuable. It was a misstep on the Jets’ part not to consider this in their scheduling if they expected Aaron to take part in the minicamp.

This story will stick out like a sore thumb if the club falters at the start of the season. However, if Rodgers manages to win a few games and break the team’s playoff drought, all will be forgiven and forgotten.