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NFL Insider Reveals New Favorite In Aaron Rodgers Sweepstakes

Who's going to end up signing Aaron Rodgers? Or will he retire?
Zach Pressnell|
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (right) greet each other after their game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (right) greet each other after their game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The New York Jets made the tough decision to cut Aaron Rodgers earlier this offseason. This decision has led to quite an intriguing free agency sweepstakes with Rodgers at the center.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Minnesota Vikings are the three teams in the sweepstakes. Rodgers reportedly prefers the Vikings in a move reminiscent of Brett Farve's final years. But the Vikings appear to prefer J.J. McCarthy over Rodgers.

On a recent episode of the Dan Patrick Show, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler revealed that he still believes the Steelers are the favorites to land Rodgers this offseason.

"All their moves, especially with two big offensive line signings says we're all in on J.J. McCarthy and his development," Fowler said. "Like what they told me, he's already proven he's going to be their franchise guy. They're convinced of that, and so they're just only willing to go so far. I'd be surprised if Rodgers is there. I still think he'll be if I had to bet right now, a Pittsburgh Steeler."

It seems unlikely that the Vikings would be willing to begin McCarthy's career with two consecutive years on the bench. The Michigan product already missed the entire 2024 season with a knee injury. Benching him for Rodgers wouldn't make much sense. Bringing in Rodgers to bench him for McCarthy would be a very expensive move to make for a backup.

The Steelers should remain looked at as the favorites for the 41-year-old star. It makes tremendous sense for both sides and it seems like it's only a matter of time before the former Jets signal caller signs a deal with Pittsburgh.

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Zach Pressnell
ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper. He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@moreviewsmedia.com

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