Which NFL teams will target Aaron Rodgers?

Aaron Rodgers headlines the list of veteran quarterbacks expected to be on the move this offseason, and several potential landing spots have emerged as the favorite next NFL destination for the four-time MVP.

With the New York Jets reportedly telling the 41-year-old that he won’t be returning next year, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been installed as the +200 favorite by DraftKings to sign Rodgers. The Steelers are reportedly ready to move on from Russell Wilson, with Justin Fields considered more likely to return to Pittsburgh.

The second-shortest odds belong to Las Vegas at +300. The Raiders used journeyman Gardner Minshew and second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell last year. New coach Pete Carroll is expected to seek a veteran signal-caller, and the Raiders have been the most popular choice with the public, backing Las Vegas with 25 percent of the money wagered on Rodgers’ next team.

BREAKING: The #Jets informed Aaron Rodgers in a meeting last week that they will be moving on from him, per @JayGlazer. His time with the Jets is over. pic.twitter.com/yCmpQuQgKH

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 9, 2025

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While Aaron Rodgers is expected to play at least one more season, the Raiders wouldn’t appear to provide an opportunity to compete for the postseason immediately in the deep AFC West.

The second-most popular choice with the public has been San Francisco, with the 49ers backed by 15 percent of the money to sign Rodgers. 49ers owner Jed York and general manager John Lynch have both stated their intention to sign Brock Purdy to a long-term contract this offseason. But Rodgers also has strong ties to Northern California, where he starred for Cal after growing up in Chico.

The Steelers are third with 12 percent of the money backing them to sign Rodgers, followed by Indianapolis with 9 percent at +650 and the New York Giants with 8 percent at +1200. The Colts have 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson, who was benched for a period last season, while the Giants released former first-round pick Daniel Jones midseason.

Rodgers, 41, recently flew to New York to meet with the Jets’ front office only to be told that the team doesn’t intend to bring him back next season, according to Fox Sports.

It would be a pricey breakup for the Jets following two disappointing seasons since signing him.

He suffered a torn Achilles just four snaps into the 2023 campaign. Last season, he rebounded to start all 17 games but the Jets finished only 5-12. He completed 63.0 percent of his passes for 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Coach Robert Saleh was fired during the season, with former Jets cornerback Aaron Glenn hired to take over last month.

If the Jets were to designate Rodgers as a post-June 1 cut, they would take a $49 million hit in dead salary cap money — $14 million in 2025 and $35 million in 2026. However, it would also allow Rodgers to sign with another team once the new league year begins March 12.

The Jets could also explore trade options, although Rodgers does have a full no-trade clause. And the return on any deal would likely be marginal given Rodgers’ age and declining production.

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Deebo Samuel told ESPN on Sunday that the San Francisco 49ers have granted the hybrid wide receiver and agent Tory Dandy permission to seek a trade.

Samuel’s comments came on the heels of the fomer All-Pro selection asking the 49ers to trade him during the players’ exit meetings after the season.

“It was a hard conversation to have with Kyle (Shanahan, head coach) because of the relationship that we have,” Samuel said. “But I have to do what’s best. I’m more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, but now I think it’s best that we find another team.”

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