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A<\/span>fter long weeks of uncertainty, Aaron Rodgers’<\/strong><\/a> fate was finally resolved… at least partially. With the hiring of Geno Smith<\/strong>, the Las Vegas Raiders<\/strong> closed their chapter around the former Super Bowl XLV<\/strong> champion but left open a disturbing question: Were they interested in Rodgers<\/strong>?<\/p>\n The Rodgers soap opera began with the end of the 2024 NFL regular season<\/strong>. First, it was unclear if the New York Jets<\/strong> were giving the 21-year veteran another chance. Then, the carousel of teams that might have a spot for him on their rosters began when the Jets announced they were moving on.<\/p>\n Along with the Giants, Vikings, Colts, and Steelers<\/strong>, the Raiders were among many teams rumored to have an interest in signing Rodgers. Las Vegas, however, only recently took themselves out of the equation by signing Smith<\/a>, and not only that, an insider just revealed the bitter pill of truth<\/strong> that A-Rod will have to swallow.<\/p>\n While there was much talk about Las Vegas’<\/a> interest in bringing Rodgers to the franchise, Pro Football Talk<\/em> insider Mike Florio<\/em> just put the rumors to rest. Team sources told Florio that head coach Pete Carroll<\/strong> never considered the former Green Bay Packer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Florio explained that while speaking to his source about Maxx Crosby’s<\/strong> contract, he also asked about Rodgers’ situation. “Only a day or two before signing the new contract, Crosby said he’d like Rodgers to join the Raiders,”<\/em> Florio recalled asking the source. “So why aren’t the Raiders and Rodgers talking?”<\/em><\/p>\n The analyst was blunt when he recalled, “The source made it clear that the Raiders simply weren’t interested in Rodgers. The source then said, ‘I think Pete [Carroll] wants Geno Smith.'”<\/em> Days later, the Raiders<\/strong> announced the acquisition of Smith from the Seattle Seahawks<\/strong> in exchange for a third-round pick.<\/p>\n Last week, Rodgers hinted that he would like to continue living and playing in New York<\/strong>. With the Jets<\/a> out of the equation, his only option would be the Giants<\/strong>; however, the team has not shown interest in signing the veteran. Rodgers’ most serious option, according to some analysts, would be the Minnesota Vikings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n At 41 years old and with the constant attention he receives from the media, almost always negative<\/strong>, A-Rod’s future is more uncertain than ever. With free agency starting on March 12, we will soon know if any team is willing to give the four-time MVP<\/strong> another chance or if he’ll be forced to hang up his cleats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nDid Rodgers have a chance to sign with the Raiders?<\/h2>\n
Will Rodgers go to Minnesota?<\/h2>\n