The leading free agent story circulating throughout the league continues to be Aaron Rodgers ‘ next destination. That could be the Vikings , though it's uncertain whether they can replicate his readiness to accept a Minnesota-style agreement.
For the 41-year-old, retirement remains an alternative. However, should he decide to continue his career and the Vikings choose not to extend an offer, both the Steelers and Giants have shown interest in potentially bringing him aboard. Pittsburgh New York has also pitched to secure Rodgers' signing, reportedly being considered as one of the frontrunners. top choice on the table Most of the further developments regarding the quarterback role will probably be delayed until this issue is resolved.
In the case of Russell Wilson His destination upon arrival still remains unclear for now. This uncertainty does not stem from any reluctance on the player’s side though. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Wilson is prepared to sign immediately whenever an opportunity arises, which is significant considering his recent trips to visit the Browns and Giants (video). link ).
The athlete, who has been selected to the Pro Bowl ten times, had a meeting with Cleveland on Thursday and subsequently New York yesterday The Browns have already executed one trade at the quarterback position by acquiring a new player through a trade. Kenny Pickett However, they are still looking for another quarterback. The Giants plan to add several new players, which clarifies why they have been aggressively pursuing Rodgers and continue to show interest in Wilson. Before the ex-Seahawk and Bronco opted for a one-year deal with the Steelers last off-season, he had discussions with the Giants. As Fowler points out, Wilson’s market remains stagnant until the Rodgers situation resolves itself.
Since Week 7, Wilson has been handling the starter role. However, both his performance and that of the team took a downturn towards the end of the 2024 season. Justin Fields — despite having backing from several people within the organization to maintain his position at the top of the depth chart once Wilson’s calf injury recovered — was generally seen as Pittsburgh’s choice to keep over the experienced player this spring. However, Fields eventually signed a two-year contract with the Jets, which left Wilson still competing for a spot. fallback option Should Rodgers not go to Pittsburgh?
While Rodgers has several choices to ponder, Wilson’s market appears narrower. At 36 years old, he hasn’t been linked with the Vikings so far, and a recent report suggested the opposite was true. Titans are not interested despite their need for Will Levis If either Pittsburgh or New York ends up securing Rodgers, the other might quickly turn their attention to Wilson.
Thanks to the leftover funds from his contract with the Broncos, Wilson was able to sign for merely $1.21 million with Pittsburgh last year. This time around, he'll be looking for better terms, but we shouldn’t anticipate any changes regarding his market position until Rodgers' situation is settled.
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