The NFL world is in limbo as Aaron Rodgers remains silent about his future, nearly three weeks after being released by the New York Jets.
The 41-year-old quarterback has yet to offer any clarity on whether he’ll suit up again – or where he might land if he does.
Reports indicate that Rodgers’ most realistic options are down to the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.
However, Rodgers has kept his true intentions close to the vest. (Which has annoyed a lot of people.)
Needless to say, some around the league are growing impatient.
Critics argue the four-time MVP is stringing teams along, with one league executive reportedly accusing him of “holding organizations hostage.”
However, not everyone agrees.
FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer defended Rodgers’ right to take his time, urging fans and franchises alike to pump the brakes.
“Let Aaron Rodgers make his decision on HIS time. I know that’s not popular but this is a life decision, HIS decision. The finality of football is different than anything else. Plus it’s your last team,” Glazer posted on X.
Glazer went on to say that the stakes for a player at Rodgers’ stage in his career are uniquely high.
“When you’re talking about playing or retiring or what you want to do in your last year, it’s not as easy as somebody in their fifth year or 10th year. It’s just not. These guys are not on your timeline. They shouldn’t be. This is a forever thing,” he added.
To illustrate his point, Glazer recalled watching fellow FOX analyst and former Giants star Michael Strahan wrestle with his own career crossroads in 2008.
At the time, Strahan was torn between honoring a TV deal or returning to the field following retirement.
Rodgers, meanwhile, has kept a low profile – spending time on the beach, popping up in casual flag football games, and offering little in the way of updates.
As the NFL Draft approaches in April, teams are preparing for every possibility.
Rodgers could make his decision three minutes from now, three days from now, or even three weeks from now.
While the Steelers and Giants are undoubtedly annoyed by the unknown time-table, as Glazer stated, Rodgers can – and will – make his decision on his own time-table.
What are your thoughts on Glazer’s perspective? … At the end of the day, where do you think Rodgers will end up???
