Aaron Rodgers Reportedly Reaches Out to New York Giants Amid Jets Release
Ex-Jets QB Has Options, Including Los Angeles Rams and Giants
Aaron Rodgers might want to join the Los Angeles Rams, but after being dispatched by the New York Jets, he is not leaving any stone unturned— and that includes reaching out to the other tenant at MetLife Stadium.
Mike Florio of NBC Sports reported on Wednesday that Rodgers contacted the New York Giants to gauge interest in potentially signing him for the 2025 season.
The Jets’ Decision to Release Rodgers
The 41-year-old will soon be on the market as the Jets alerted him earlier this month that he will be released following a disappointing and underwhelming two-year tenure.
Questions About Rodgers’ Future
Questions that once circled Rodgers toward the end of a 2024 season in which he passed for 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions already appear to be answered: He does not seem interested in retiring. The largest remaining uncertainty will be whether there is a team out there willing to take a chance on him.
Rodgers’ Preferences
On Tuesday, Pat Leonard of the Daily News reported that Rodgers prefers to play for the Rams and would bring his long-time security blanket in veteran receiver Davante Adams, who spent three-quarters of the 2024 season with the Jets, with him.
The Giants’ Situation
The Giants have been wandering the proverbial desert for the better part of the last 13 years, and 2024 was their worst season yet. General manager Joe Schoen built a 3-14 team that ended the season without a true quarterback after cutting Daniel Jones a year and a half into his four-year, $160 million deal.
A Solution in the Making?
The No. 3 pick offers Schoen the chance to save his job. A franchise quarterback like Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward could be available to finally give Big Blue a legitimate cornerstone to build around.
Conclusion
Aaron Rodgers’ interest in the New York Giants is a new development in his ongoing search for a new team. The Giants, who have been in need of a quarterback for some time, may see this as an opportunity to bring in a veteran leader to mentor a young prospect. However, the team will have to weigh the pros and cons of bringing in a 41-year-old quarterback who has shown signs of decline.
FAQs
* Who did Aaron Rodgers contact to gauge interest in potentially signing with the New York Giants?
+ Mike Florio of NBC Sports reported that Rodgers contacted the New York Giants.
* Why was Aaron Rodgers released by the New York Jets?
+ The Jets alerted Rodgers earlier this month that he will be released following a disappointing and underwhelming two-year tenure.
* Which team does Aaron Rodgers prefer to play for?
+ On Tuesday, Pat Leonard of the Daily News reported that Rodgers prefers to play for the Los Angeles Rams and would bring his long-time security blanket in veteran receiver Davante Adams with him.
* What is the current state of the New York Giants?
+ The Giants have been wandering the proverbial desert for the better part of the last 13 years, and 2024 was their worst season yet.
