Aaron Rodgers' future takes another twist as a team tied to one of his worst memories enters the conversation
The quarterback carousel doesn't stop. After the Seattle Seahawks traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, it added elements of uncertainty, and Sam Darnold was immediately mentioned as a possible replacement option. On Sunday night, the conversation went deeper. According to The Athletic's insider Dianna Russini, the Seahawks are also expected to talk with […]
The quarterback carousel doesn't stop. After the Seattle Seahawks traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, it added elements of uncertainty, and Sam Darnold was immediately mentioned as a possible replacement option.
On Sunday night, the conversation went deeper. According to The Athletic's insider Dianna Russini, the Seahawks are also expected to talk with veteran Aaron Rodgers, who will be released by the New York Jets on Wednesday.
Right now, Rodgers is still under contract and slated to make $37.5 million. However, the Jets have already announced the decision to part ways with him. Therefore, Rodgers is allowed to talk with other teams.
Aaron Rodgers has generated some buzz over the past few days. The New York Giants are generally perceived as favorites to land him in free agency, but the Minnesota Vikings could also enter his sweepstakes if they can't keep Daniel Jones.
After the Seahawks officially trade Geno Smith to the Raiders on Wednesday, the Seahawks will only have Sam Howell and Jaren Hall at the quarterback position on the 90-man roster.
Traded from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets in 2023, Aaron Rodgers played all 17 games last year after missing all but four offensive snaps in his first season for the Jets because of an Achilles injury. In 2024, he completed 63% of his passes for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, with a 90.5 passer rating.
Seattle brings some tough memories for Rodgers. He won only one game in Seattle throughout his NFL career, and it was in 2008—his first season as the starter. The toughest one is the 28-22 overtime loss to the Seahawks in the 2014 NFC Championship Game, after the Packers were winning until late in the fourth quarter.
Aaron Rodgers has been in the NFL since 2005. He turned 41 in December, and his age was ultimately a factor in the Jets' decision to move on from him, prioritizing the search for a long-term option.
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