Josh Allen Sends Strong Message on Aaron Rodgers Amid Free Agency Holdup

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emily Bicks | Last updated Mar 18, 2025 2:49 PM ET

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is having one incredible offseason. While he still had four year left on his contract, the Bills moved to sign their franchise star to a new $330 million deal that includes $250 million guaranteed, the largest guarantee ever given to an NFL player.

The pay raise comes after Allen won the AP's Most Valuable Player award at the NFL honors last month. The 28-year-old is also coming off the best season of his seven-year NFL career, throwing for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns with just six interceptions. He also recorded 531 yards on the ground and 12 rushing touchdowns.

While Allen's foreseeable future in the league is set, his former AFC East rival, ex-New York quarterback Aaron Rodgers, is on the complete opposite end of the spectrum.

The Jets ate $49 million in dead money to part ways with Rodgers, leaving the four-time MVP as a free agent this offseason. While multiple teams are interested in signing the 41-year-old quarterback, most notably the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, he's taking a long time to make a decision.

Amid the standstill, Rodgers hosted his fourth annual flag football tournament over the weekend, where Allen spoke to People about his thoughts on the future Hall of Famer.

While many players have grown tired with Rodgers' eccentric antics, Allen is not one of them. "I wouldn't say he took me under his wing a couple years ago, but I got to meet him with RX3, and he's been a big mentor for me and a big role model for that matter," Allen said.

"I mean, I grew up watching him and idolizing him, so it's kind of surreal to sit here and be friends with him and a have a relationship with him, and it's definitely something I cherish."

"He's a quirky guy, Aaron is," Allen added with a laugh. "You've got to be able to find ways to dig at him just a little bit. I think he respects it when you do that to him, so I let him have it."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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