The NFL future of New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been one of the most-discussed topics of the 2024 season.
Acquired two seasons ago as the believed missing piece of a potential Super Bowl roster, Rodgers’ tenure with the Jets has been anything but fruitful.
After suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in the 2023 season opener, Rodgers rebounded with a tumultuous 2024, leading the Jets to a 4-12 record as his head coach (Robert Saleh) and general manager (Joe Douglas) were both fired midseason.
And to top it off, multiple reports have indicated if the Jets bring Rodgers back next season, superstar receiver Garrett Wilson will request a trade, making it highly unlikely that Rodgers will be in a green-and-white uniform in 2025.
Rodgers himself has been noncommittal about his playing future, speaking in ominous hypotheticals about what his plans are next year, but according to a report from the Daily Mail, there are four teams that Rodgers would be willing to play for — the Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders or Tennessee Titans.
“If the Jets keep him around, he will try to right the ship and give it one last go, but he believes he would be better used and be a better fit in Cleveland, Indianapolis or Tennessee, and he also would be interested in heading to Las Vegas,” the source said. “That is where his mindset is at as he wants to play again, and he doesn't believe that the Jets are the team that will take him to the promised land.”
All four of those teams are believed to be in the market for a QB next season.
After restructuring Deshaun Watson’s contract, the Browns seemingly plan to keep him around but given how poorly he’s performed in Cleveland (9-10 record, 177.1 yards per game, 19 touchdowns, 12 interceptions), the Browns may want to bring in some competition given stars like Myles Garrett and more have stated if the Browns start a rebuild they want out.
Vegas and Tennessee are no surprises either as both are likely ready to move on from Aidan O’Connell and Will Levis, respectively, and Rodgers already owns a home in Williamson County (approximately 25 minutes outside of Nashville), so it’s easy to connect the dots with the Titans.
The Colts are the only wild card as they have remained steadfast in their commitment to former No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson. Perhaps Indy could opt for a year of Rodgers starting with Richardson, 22, sitting and learning behind him on the bench.
“Aaron wants to play again and finish his career on his own terms,” the source continued. “And though he has mentioned he would like to continue playing with the Jets, he would love to be released and give it another go with another team.
“…It has obviously not worked with the Jets and there is no reason to believe that it would work next year, a third year with the Jets is not going to be a charm and both the team and Aaron will likely move on from each other.”
