Again, the NFL news cycle is dominated by Aaron Rodgers as future Hall of Fame quarterbacks try to grasp his next move.
Four league MVPs, former Super Bowl MVPs and Future Hall of Famers face an unknown future after the New York Jets decided to go in a different direction early this offseason. The Rodgers are reportedly trying to decide whether to retire from their 21st season in the NFL or play their 21st season. The Steelers and Giants are reportedly on the forefront of landing Rogers if he decides to resume his career, but the Minnesota Vikings are also dark horse candidates after losing Sam Darnold in free agency.
Rodgers, 41, is off the 2024 season, which was odd to say the least. While he was raising decent numbers, Rodgers lacked the mobility he had before his major Achilles injury, which effectively wiped out his entire first season with the Jets. Rodgers was also part of the Jets team that endured the terrifying 5-12 season that led to the Big Apple’s change of administration.
It’s easy to fall behind this story as it appears to have an update on Rogers’ future. To stay at the top of the latest news, here is the running thread of the latest stories and updates on Rogers and the team he links to.
Wednesday, March 12th
Show me the money? Money is not the reason Rogers hasn’t signed the Steelers yet. According to the post-Pittsburgh Gazette, the Steelers made an offer to Rogers. It’s simply about Rogers taking his time to make a decision.
Based on the Post-Gazette report, Rogers seems OK with the Steelers’ offer, so if he decides to come to Pittsburgh, things should come together pretty quickly.
The Vikings may be playing: Viking decision makers are evaluating options at quarterbacks, including Rogers.
Given that the Vikings are out of the 14-3 season, the Vikings look like the best of the three teams that appear to be running to win him.
Jets to release Rogers: This was formal, but it was reported on Wednesday that the Jets will officially release Rogers after the start of a new league year. They haven’t released him yet, but Rodgers was allowed to start talking to other teams after the Jets announced their intention to say goodbye to him last month.
Are you holding the Steelers hostage? Former NFL GM Doug Whaley said on Wednesday that the Rodgers are “taking the entire Steelers organization hostage” on Pittsburgh Radio Hit. The Steelers are reportedly waiting for Rogers to give them the answer, but NFL media reported that a decision could be made Wednesday morning. Resignation remains a possible option for Rogers.
Wilson doesn’t wait for anything around: Instead of waiting for Rodgers to make a decision, Russell Wilson (another famous quarterback who is still a free agent) is taking matters into his own hands. Wilson reportedly met with the Browns on Thursday and the Giants on Friday.
If he signed with Cleveland, Wilson could find himself in a position battle with Kenny Pickett, who was traded to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh, shortly after Wilson was signed in his final offseason for the Steelers.
