Jay Glazer, Adam Schefter, and other NFL insiders report that the Jets have told four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers he won’t be returning in 2025. While Rodgers hasn’t publicly shared his plans for next season, the fact that he traveled to New Jersey to meet with the Jets’ leadership suggests he’s still interested in playing. Could the Giants be a realistic landing spot for him this offseason?
Rodgers is coming off a season below his usual standards. At 41 years old and approaching his 20th NFL season, the future Hall of Famer remains a polarizing figure. However, he may still be looking to bolster his legacy before retiring. With a clear need at quarterback, the Giants could be an intriguing destination for his next chapter.
The Giants’ Quarterback Situation Remains Uncertain
The Giants are heading into a pivotal offseason, particularly when it comes to their quarterback position. During his end-of-season press conference, John Mara emphasized the need for significant improvement and more wins in 2025. While he didn’t set a specific win total for Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll to keep their jobs, it’s clear they must build a much more competitive team than they had in 2024.
Aaron Rodgers may not be the first choice for Giants fans, but he offers a proven starting option in what could be a make-or-break year for the franchise. The team has also been linked to Justin Fields, Sam Darnold, Jameis Winston, Russell Wilson, and even trade targets like Matthew Stafford.
In 2023, the Giants signed Daniel Jones to a four-year extension, only to cut him before the end of his second season. Their only in-house quarterback option is Tommy DeVito, and there’s no guarantee they’ll secure a top prospect in the draft. Even if they do, there’s no certainty that Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders would be good enough to save the front office’s jobs.
Several draft analysts, including David Syvertsen, have publicly stated that this year’s quarterback class would rank behind JJ McCarthy and Michael Penix if those two had entered last year’s draft. Joe Schoen has already signaled to the league that he didn’t rate those prospects highly enough to take them with the sixth pick in 2024—so why would he be confident enough to draft a lower-ranked quarterback at No. 3 this year?
Is Rodgers a Viable Option?
Finding a reliable starting quarterback in free agency is never easy. While Aaron Rodgers is a polarizing figure, it’s rare for a four-time MVP to become available without requiring a trade. With the Giants entering a season where progress is essential, they must consider every possible option to improve. This isn’t necessarily an argument in favor of signing Rodgers, but it would be wise for the team to at least evaluate whether he gives them the best chance to win.
Bringing him in wouldn’t fix their long-term quarterback issues—it would only delay their search for a true franchise player. However, he could serve as a short-term solution. Everyone, from fans to coaches to John Mara, is well aware of the media circus that tends to follow him. Just looking at the Jets provides a clear example of the distractions he can bring. Between the drama and the decline in his play, there are certainly risks. That said, his 3,800 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions would still be a significant upgrade over anything the Giants’ quarterbacks produced in 2024.
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