Aaron Rodgers’ days with the Jets may very well be numbered.
On Saturday, NFL insider Dianna Russini reported, “It seems more and more probably that the four-time MVP, who’s banged up, may very well be positioned on injured reserve or presumably benched over the subsequent few weeks.
“Some across the league say they will not be shocked if Rodgers is lower in-season,” Russini added. (h/t The Athletic)
Russini additionally famous that her “understanding is that Rodgers nonetheless desires to play in 2025, simply not for the New York Jets.”
A break up can be mutually helpful, and regardless of a disappointing 2024 season and having didn’t make the playoffs since 2021, Rodgers may nonetheless be enticing to QB-needy groups.
Listed below are three potential locations for the Tremendous Bowl XLV MVP subsequent season:
Las Vegas Raiders
Rodgers and extensive receiver Davante Adams, who was traded from the Raiders to the Jets earlier this season, may commerce locations. Perhaps Adams may give Rodgers, his eight-year Packers teammate, a deal on his $11.4 million Las Vegas mansion.
The Raiders (2-8) have struggled to exchange former quarterback Derek Carr the previous two years, and Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell and Desmond Ridder have all acquired taking part in time this season.
They’ve mixed to go 241-of-362 (66.6 p.c) for two,098 yards (6.4 yards per try), 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
Rookie tight finish Brock Bowers is a budding star. He has 70 receptions, 703 yards and 4 touchdowns this season. Underrated extensive receiver Jakobi Meyers can also be signed by 2025.
Per Pro Football Focus data, he is one in all 4 extensive receivers with a minimum of 55 targets who have not been credited with a drop. His 71.4 p.c contested catch charge is the second-highest amongst qualifying gamers, solely trailing Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin.
Cleveland Browns
The Browns are most likely caught with quarterback Deshaun Watson. Spotrac shared his untenable lifeless cap hits for the subsequent few seasons, which features a $118.9 million lifeless cap hit in 2025 if launched following the 2024 season.
