NFL free agency: Seahawks expected to speak with fallen former MVP

It has been an interesting offseason for the Seattle Seahawks. They traded away starting quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders and sent wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Seattle also said goodbye to veteran wideout Tyler Lockett, making him a cap casualty. That was all before the NFL legal tampering period even began.

Once NFL free agency kicks off, Seattle is going to have to get to work filling these holes. The most important move, however, will be getting their new signal-caller.

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Sam Darnold has been the favorite to land in Seattle, but he’s going to be pursued by others as well. That’s why the Seahawks will keep their eyes open and speak with everyone, including a former MVP who has struggled in recent years.

Aaron Rodgers is on the open market after spending the past two years with the New York Jets. According to Dianna Russini, the Seahawks are willing to speak with Rodgers about his plans in 2025.

The Seahawks are expected to talk with Aaron Rodgers about their QB vacancy, per source.

Rodgers is free to meet with interested teams as the QB carousel continues to spin on the eve of free agency. pic.twitter.com/WjfQfz7hgr
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025

Rodgers is no longer seen as the difference-maker he once was and adding him to a rebuilding roster could be a potential disaster.

Seattle Seahawks — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers | Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

That said, he has a relationship with Seattle general manager John Schneider, which gives them some insight on Rodgers.

It still feels like a long shot but crazier things have happened.

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