Future Corridor of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers stated he stays undecided on his future within the NFL.
“I’m open to anything and attached to nothing,” he stated on “The Pat McAfee Show” Thursday. “Retirement could still be a possibility.”
Rodgers, thought-about one of many biggest signal-callers in league historical past, performed his first 18 seasons with the Inexperienced Bay Packers, main the franchise to a Tremendous Bowl victory in 2011. He was named the NFL’s most beneficial participant 4 occasions and was a 10-time Professional Bowler.
He joined the Jets in 2023 and had an up-and-down expertise in New York. He missed virtually your complete first season after tearing his Achilles simply 4 performs in. In 2024 he posted his worst completion proportion since 2019, his fewest yards per try since 2015, and his lowest passer score as a full-time starter. The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 begin to the season and completed the rest of the yr 3-9.
Rodgers, 41, was formally launched on March 12 and have become a free agent.
Whereas most NFL groups both have a longtime quarterback for subsequent season or added one within the offseason, Rodgers nonetheless has a number of suitors together with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings.
Rodgers stated his intention was to not “hold anybody hostage.”
“I have off-the-field stuff going on that requires my attention,” he informed McAfee. “I have personal commitments that I’ve made not knowing what my future was going to look like after last year that are important to me. And I have a couple people in my inner, inner circle that are battling some difficult stuff. So I have a lot of things that are taking my attention — and have, beginning in January — away from football.”
Rodgers additionally shot down studies that he hasn’t made a alternative primarily based on his wage calls for.
“There’s been a lot of people assuming they have information about me that’s just not true. I’ve been upfront with these teams from the start about where I was at, starting with the money thing,” he said. “I informed each one of many groups I talked to that it ain’t concerning the cash.”
Rodgers stated he’s open to a one-year deal at $10 million.
He confirmed touring to Pittsburgh this offseason to fulfill with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. The franchise might be a really perfect touchdown spot for Rodgers, as the one quarterbacks on the roster, Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson, are largely unproven over the course of a complete NFL season.
“(Tomlin is) greater than I even thought from afar so far as the kind of individual he’s,” Rodgers stated. “I have a lot of respect for what he’s accomplished in the league.”
Rodgers additionally stated he spoke with Brian Daboll, calling the Giants head coach “a beautiful football mind.” New York did, nevertheless, signal veteran quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason to a one-year deal.
As for an up to date timeline, Rodgers stated he doesn’t have one. He’s going to proceed conversations with groups after which decide. Subsequent week’s NFL Draft isn’t going to expedite the method.
“I was honest from the jump of where I was at mentally and some of the constraints I have in my life right now that warrant my attention,” he stated. “Retirement might nonetheless be a risk, however proper now my focus has been and can proceed to be my private life. That’s what I’ve informed the coaches.”
