New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ popularity is indisputable. He had the No. 10 best-selling jersey from sports apparel retailer Lids during the 2023 season.
Rodgers, who suffered a torn Achilles on the fourth snap of the season, and the Jets were featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series leading up the the quarterback’s big debut with the Jets. Rodgers and the Jets have been in the spotlight since the Green Bay Packers traded the four-time MVP Quarterback last April.
Rodgers return to the field in 2024 will be one of the most-watched storylines.
Even with Rodgers’ high individual jersey sales, when it comes to team merchandise, sports apparel company Lids reported the New York Giants sold more merchandise in the state of New York.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons took the top spot and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ranked No. 2. Mahomes’ Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII Sunday in Las Vegas.
A star on “America’s team,” Parsons has grown into a fan favorite for not only his ferocious, relentless play, but also his honesty on social media and his podcast. Meanwhile Mahomes, the charismatic quarterback, has led the Chiefs to Super Bowl four times in the last five years.
Top 10 NFL Jersey Sales From 2023 Season
1. Micah Parsons, LB, Dallas Cowboys
2. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
3. Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
4. T.J. Watt, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
5. Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys
6. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
7. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins
8. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
9. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
10. Aaron Rodgers, QB, New York Jets
Not surprisingly, five of the top 10 best selling jerseys were quarterbacks. The five non-QBs to make the list: Parsons, linebacker T.J. Watt, running back Christian McCaffrey, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
One notable name not on the list is Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce is one of the best tight ends in league history and is dating pop megastar Taylor Swift.
As far as teams go, the Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers were the top two teams in merchandise sales.
