NFL news: Aaron Rodgers strolls on beach while league awaits decision
The New York Jets officially made four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers a free agent when the new league year began on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Rodgers now has the ability to talk to different teams to find his new home in the NFL for the 2025 season, leading to reports and speculation from multiple fan bases about where he will end up.
While the free agency whirlwind has been going on, it appears Rodgers is at peace, enjoying time by himself soaking in the sun. A recent picture posted by The Daily Mail shows Rodgers strolling on a beach somewhere, looking off into the distance while seemingly listening to something in his earbuds. He is dressed in casual attire, wearing a backwards hat and a blanket wrapped around him, perhaps contemplating his next career move, which could also include a potential retirement.
This isn’t the first time Rodgers has faced uncertainty in his career. Two seasons ago, it was clear that the Green Bay Packers were moving on from him as their starting quarterback after 18 seasons with the franchise. Rodgers went on a “darkness retreat” and emerged believing he still had something left to give, eventually requesting a trade to the Jets.
The Packers granted his wish, trading Rodgers before the start of the 2023 season. Unfortunately, his time with the Jets got off to a rocky start when he tore his Achilles in the team’s home opener, limiting him to just four snaps with the franchise. Despite a challenging 2024 campaign, where the team finished 5-12, Rodgers showed flashes of his old self, throwing for 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
As one of the most intriguing free agents on the market this offseason, Rodgers is reportedly considering offers from the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, both in need of a quarterback. The Minnesota Vikings, who recently lost their starting quarterback Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, are reportedly not a top choice for Rodgers.
Meanwhile, another high-profile quarterback, Russell Wilson, is also on the market with reports indicating that he is expected to visit the Cleveland Browns and the Giants in the coming days. It remains to be seen if Rodgers will also be visiting with any teams, but for now, he seems content with where he is at.
The NFL and fans alike will have to wait and see what the future holds for Aaron Rodgers as he decides on his next career move. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
