Aaron Rodgers (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Ian Rapoport as social media buzzing about where Aaron Rodgers might end up in 2025.
The NFL Network reporter was discussing Deshaun Watson’s massive contract adjustment with the Cleveland Browns.
He explained that lessening Watson’s cap charge in future years while keeping his fully guaranteed $92 million intact was to let everyone know that Deshaun would be back on the team in 2025.
However, Rapoport expects competition for the job in 2025, as he mentioned Kirk Cousins, who is expected to be released by the Falcons, and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
You read that correctly. There is a chance that Deshaun Watson could share a quarterback room with Rodgers.
The adjustment on Watson’s contract is intended to help the Browns field a competitive roster for 2025 and beyond.
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He has $46 million due to him over the next two years to complete the $230 million contract signed in 2022 after he was traded from the Houston Texans.
The Browns’ acquisition of Watson has been considered by some in the league to be among the worst in league history.
The team would do anything to be better at quarterback, even if that means bringing in an aging Aaron Rodgers.
What Does Aaron Rodgers Go from Here?
There’s a possibility the New York Jets could have a different starting quarterback next year.
Rodgers has already made his decision on the 2025 season. The veteran QB said earlier this month that his future with the Jets and in the NFL is uncertain, but he would prefer to play in New York if he were to play in 2025.
Rodgers mentioned that being released would be a new experience for him as it had never happened to him during his NFL career.
His pladoesn’t24 doesn’t leave the franchise with anything to state that they would want him back.
Aaron Rodgers has publicly stated that he’s willing to take a pay cut to remain with the Jets this offseason, but the decision will ultimately remain with the franchise.
VIDEO: Aaron Rodgers Makes It Clear Which NFL Team He’s Leaving The Jets For In 2025
Pat McAfee, Aaron Rodgers and AJ Hawk (Photo via ESPN)
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers dropped a compelling hint about which team he’d like to play for if he doesn’t return to Gotham in 2025.
Aaron Rodgers’ first full season with the Jets has been a disaster of epic proportions. Though his stat line is far from awful (3,511 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions), Rodgers has done nothing to elevate this team from bottom-feeder to Super Bowl contender.
Head coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas were fired in a span of six weeks. The Jets gave up a valuable draft pick to the Las Vegas for star wideout Davante Adams, who also hasn’t done enough to fix this anemic offense.
During his appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show”, Aaron Rodgers praised the state of of Tennessee and seemingly hinted at an interest in joining the Titans.
“The great state of Tennessee, phenomenal state. Great people out there…no state income tax. Lotta great country music, barbeque down there…Memphis.”
AARON RODGERS TO THE #TITANS..?
Aaron got very excited talking about Tennessee today…
“The great state of Tennessee.”
Rodgers talked about how they have no income tax and was smiling the whole time.
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(🎥 @PatMcAfeeShow)
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The Titans make sense for Rodgers if he’s prioritizing the lifestyle, greater income (no state tax) and of course some input on personnel decisions. But this team has clinched a third straight losing and non-playoff season, so it’s not the most attractive destination if he wants to compete for Super Bowls.
Tennessee would offer Rodgers a quality wide receiver in Calvin Ridley and a 1,000-yard rusher in Tony Pollard, but there’s not much else here to suggest Rodgers could push them to championship contention.
Aaron Rodgers & Jets Should Break Up
Rodgers previously stated that he’d like to stay with the Jets, but it’s hard to think of any positives from that. Woody Johnson reportedly pushed for the Jets to bench the four-time MVP, and A-Rod threw shade at the owner by stating the importance of backing up the front office and coaching staff.
It’s hard to guess what Rodgers’ market would look like if he were traded or released. The bottom line is that his age-42 season should not be wasted with the Jets.
