Now that the Jets have officially made their decision to maneuver ahead with out Aaron Rodgers, two potential choices are remaining for the longer term Corridor of Famer.
And whereas Rodgers might nonetheless resolve to retire, many count on his want to play to solely intensify primarily based on the frustration of his Jets tenure.
So, if Rodgers does certainly need to proceed his profession, listed below are some potential locations that may make sense for the four-time NFL MVP.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Simply as they had been when Rodgers was out there prior to now, the Steelers are as soon as once more a group closely mentioned as being a match for the veteran signal-caller. Rodgers has even introduced up his respect for head coach Mike Tomlin prior to now.
“There’s just one Mike Tomlin, at the start, and you must give Mike credit score. He is received the particular sauce,” Rodgers stated throughout a December look on “The Pat McAfee Show.” “He appears to know easy methods to encourage his guys each single yr.”
For the second consecutive offseason, Pittsburgh additionally finds itself coping with instability on the quarterback place and the likelihood the entire room might be turned over as soon as once more. If Russell Wilson will not be again, will the Steelers view Rodgers as a veteran possibility who nonetheless has sufficient left to assist a group trying to recover from the hump within the playoffs?
Whereas the value could have been too excessive a few years in the past through a commerce, it is potential Rodgers’ worth might be low sufficient that the Steelers see him now as a low-risk sort of transfer and possibly a bridge earlier than discovering their subsequent franchise man.
Tennessee Titans
The Titans have not had a celebrity quarterback for the reason that late Steve McNair was successful an MVP and guiding Tennessee to the franchise’s solely Tremendous Bowl. At any time when the Titans have had latest success, they’ve been guided by the bottom sport.
However now that it appears clear Will Levis is not the reply, some imagine Rodgers could be a nice stopgap for a yr till Tennessee can draft one other quarterback of the longer term.
Regardless that he isn’t at his MVP degree of the previous, Rodgers’ play in 2024 would nonetheless be a major improve — Rodgers threw for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns — for a Titans group that’s coming off a depressing 3-14 season.
Cleveland Browns
Rodgers might even see retirement as higher than experiencing a yr with the Browns, however very like with the Titans, he would immediately be an improve in comparison with the mess at quarterback Cleveland has handled since transferring on from Baker Mayfield.
And with Deshaun Watson probably out for all of 2025 and most followers hoping to by no means see him on the sector sporting a Browns uniform once more, Rodgers might present a bit extra hope for a ravenous fan base.
San Francisco 49ers
It is a extra stunning transfer since Brock Purdy made a Tremendous Bowl look within the 2023 season, however that is the time the 49ers have to resolve in the event that they need to put money into him.
And if San Francisco decides Purdy will not be the long-term reply, Rodgers might assist a receiver room that could be coping with some big changes.
Rodgers in a 49ers uniform would additionally convey his profession full circle. San Francisco famously handed on the California product within the 2005 NFL Draft. Regardless that Rodgers would grow to be a legend in Inexperienced Bay, he did endure a number of postseason defeats to the 49ers alongside the way in which.
The Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts are different groups to observe for Rodgers.
