After two disappointing seasons with the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers will soon find his way to a brand-new team.
The Jets have opted not to keep the four-time MVP, choosing to absorb a $23.5 million cap hit in order to let Rodgers finish his career elsewhere, assuming he decides to continue playing.
Despite his prestigious career, former quarterback-turned-analyst Tim Hasselbeck doesn’t believe Rodgers will be in high demand.
Appearing on ESPN’s Get Up, Hasselbeck referred to Rodgers as a “low-priority free agent.”
“Everybody else gets to choose, and whatever’s left, that’s gonna be his option,” Hasselbeck said.
The conversation on Get Up focused on past rumors linking Rodgers to the Los Angeles Rams, potentially replacing Matthew Stafford as the team’s starter.
Of course, we know the Rams have ultimately decided to stick with Stafford on a re-worked deal, ending the Rodgers-to-LA possibility.
With the Jets still carrying a portion of Rodgers’ salary, he could sign for far less than his peers are set to make in 2025.
However, former NFL player Domonique Foxworth questioned whether the price drop would make Rodgers an attractive option for teams.
“It makes some sense, but he’s less expensive for a reason,” Foxworth said. “I think we’re all tiptoeing around the fact that there are other complications that come with putting Aaron Rodgers in your locker room.”
Rodgers’ 2024 season saw him recover from a torn Achilles to post 3,897 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions for the Jets.
With the Rams now out of the mix, the New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and Indianapolis Colts figure to be the most likely landing spots for Rodgers.
Interestingly, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not expressed much interest in Rodgers despite them being an ideal spot for the future Hall of Famer. (Perhaps that will change.)
As of now, it feels like the Giants could very well be the favorites for Rodgers.
It’s safe to say the four-time MVP will be ultra-motivated to stick it to the Jets, and playing across town for Big Blue would offer him the opportunity to do just that.
What are your thoughts on Hasselbeck’s harsh reality check for Rodgers?
How much do you think he really has left in the tank?
At the end of the day, where do you think Rodgers will be taking his snaps next season???
