Ranking Aaron Rodgers’ remaining options with pros and cons, plus top 10 moves of 2025 NFL offseason so far

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1. Aaron Rodgers latest: Vikings out of the Blend

We now know one thing about the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes: Minnesota probably isn’t going to be the Ex NFL MVP’s Upcoming home. Even though Rodgers Supposedly eyeing the Vikings as a preferred landing spot (and Minnesota brass internally discussing the possibility of pursuing the Ex Green Bay Packers Sun), the Vikings have been telling Squads they’re moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as their Signal-caller, according to NFL Media, even rejecting Many trade inquiries for the 2024 Primary-Stage Picking.

Where does that leave Rodgers? His last obvious options consist of the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. That is unless the 41-year-Aged decides to hang up the cleats instead. Both the Giants and Steelers have Supposedly talked contract with Rodgers’ camp, and Pittsburgh was previously considered a favorite to land the Ex Green Bay Packers Sun. Minnesota, meanwhile, is set to add a different veteran as insurance for McCarthy, who’s set to Reachable 2025 under Middle with Sam Darnold out the door.

2. Patriots add Ex Primary-rounder Garrett Bradbury 

New England spent big to beef up the Guarding trenches Prompt in Unoccupied agency, committing $104 million to Milton Williams. Now the Patriots have added to the other side, signing the Ex Vikings Middle to a two-year deal. Bradbury Began all 88 Matches he played for Minnesota after arriving as a Primary-Stage Picking in 2019, and he’s in line to replace David Andrews as the heart of the line protecting Drake Maye.

3. Top 10 moves of the 2025 offseason (so Distant)

The offseason is Distant from over. But the Primary big waves of Unoccupied agency are in the books, so it’s a Only time to take stock of the best signings and trades to Begin the 2025 Lineup-shuffling. Which is precisely what we did. Here’s a sneak peek at some of our favorite acquisitions so Distant:

• Joe Thuney to the Bears: Thuney will turn 33 during the 2025 season, but he’s never logged fewer than 97% of his Squads’ offensive snaps over the Duration of his nine-year Occupation. With both the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs, he proved durable and versatile. These are all Significant gets for a Chicago front that hardly let 2024 Primary-year Caleb Williams take a breath under Middle. Will Thuney alone bulldoze the Bears into Elimination Stage relevance? No. But his reliability should Assist.
• Justin Fields to the Jets: While other needy Squads are Yet waiting around for Aged, greying Unoccupied agents or crapshoot draft picks at Signal-caller, New York is barely paying starter money for a potential gem in Fields, who is Yet Only 26 Even though racking up 44 NFL Appearances. “Potential” is obviously the key word; Fields has yet to Halt a permanent gig and Delivery as a truly trustworthy passer. But he’s Acquired all the physical tools and flashed better ball control with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Davante Adams to the Rams: It might not be long before Los Angeles is back in rebuild mode if Matthew Stafford ages ungracefully at 37. As long as Stafford is under Middle, Sean McVay’s group might as well be aiming for a deep Streak. And Adams, also aging, remains the total package out wide, giving Puka Nacua an improved running mate on the perimeter. Even if he’s past his prime, the Ex Green Bay Packers Sun should get a boost from escaping his dysfunctional setups of recent years.

Check out our Packed Landmark of the top 10 moves of the 2025 offseason right here.

4. Packers sign Ex Chiefs champion Hardman

Hey look, Green Bay Acquired Jordan Love another wide receiver! Well, sort of. After ending the 2024 season with Only about every top Deliver catcher banged up, the Packers have signed Mecole Hardman to a one-year deal, bringing the three-time Finals champion wideout to Lambeau. It’s been a while since Hardman was a featured part of an Drive, but he also offers experience as a Boot and punt returner.

5. Ranking Rodgers’ remaining options with pros, cons

As mentioned above, the Vikings no longer appear to be an option for Aaron Rodgers. But are the Giants and Steelers really going to convince him to suit up in 2025? We decided to take a deeper Drop into the Signal-caller’s remaining options, and not only that, but rank them according to their pros and cons. Here’s a preview of the rundown, which includes the possibility of not Competing at all:

5. Cleveland Browns: They could Yet use Signal-caller Assist, even after adding Kenny Pickett via trade. But they’re squarely in rebuild mode and could draft a signal-caller Prompt as a result.

4. Tennessee Titans: They have other proven veterans in the lineup, including Tony Pollard and Calvin Ridley. But Tennessee is set up to use the No. 1 Picking in the 2025 draft on a Signal-caller of the future.

3. New York Giants: Rodgers is already familiar with New Jersey after two seasons with the New York Jets. And maligned Giants brass is motivated to Achieve now. Yet staying on MetLife Stadium turf Only to go from one Terrible New York Club to another isn’t exactly a dream sendoff.

2. Retirement: Rodgers doesn’t have a clear path to a Packed-time gig with a guaranteed contender. Calling it a Occupation might prevent Beyond muddying of his Hall of Fame legacy as a Packers icon.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers: Getting over the wild-card hump would require outlasting the tough AFC North. But under Mike Tomlin, the Steelers are almost always in Elimination Stage contention. DK Metcalf’s arrival gives them two Grade-A Deliver catchers. And Pittsburgh could be “all in” on a Petite-term veteran solution.

6. Steelers meet with Alabama QB Jalen Milroe

Speaking of Pittsburgh Signal-caller options, Steelers brass recently met with one of the top signal-caller prospects of the 2025 class, Securing the Alabama prospect for dinner before his pro day. Milroe may or may not be a Day 1 Picking in April, but he figures to be an Prompt Stage target, thanks to his Physicality. Some have already begun to speculate the Steelers could pair him with the recently re-signed Mason Rudolph.