Aaron Rodgers Reportedly Reached Out To NFC Team Ahead Of Free Agency

Aaron Rodgers could explore every potential suitor before officially becoming a free agent.

The New York Jets decided not to retain the enigmatic quarterback for his 21st NFL season. Rodgers reportedly contacted one organization that wouldn't require him to move.

According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, people at the NFL Scouting Combine claimed that Rodgers reached out to the New York Giants.

It's unclear if the Giants are interested in Rodgers, but they appear to prefer another veteran quarterback. ESPN's Jordan Raanan called it "pretty clear" that Matthew Stafford is their "top priority."

Then again, the Giants reportedly aren't Rodgers' first choice either. According to the New York Daily News' Pat Leonard, Rodgers wants to play for the Los Angeles Rams. The California native would reportedly try to bring star wide receiver with him to the West Coast after they reunited on the Jets last season.

Staying in New York seems like a questionable fit following a 5-12 season with the Jets. The Giants certainly wouldn't present the 41-year-old's best path to earning a second Lombardi Trophy before retiring.

Big Blue snapped a five-year playoff drought in Brian Daboll's first season as head coach. Yet that honeymoon period quickly ended when the Giants went 6-11 in 2023 and 3-14 last season.

New York finished another dismal campaign 30th in total offense and 31st in scoring. Their quarterbacks combined to throw a league-low 15 passing touchdowns, and they're now seeking new signal-callers after releasing Daniel Jones.

Giants general manager Joe Schoen told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that they'll "look under every rock" for quarterback help. He's interested in acquiring an experienced option regardless of whether they draft a quarterback with the No. 3 pick.

"Even if you get a young quarterback, you'd like to have a vet in the room with them to show them the ropes and how to be a pro," Schoen said, per Raanan. "We're looking at all different avenues."

Perhaps Rodgers could serve as a short-term bridge option, but it may at best be a back-up plan for each side.