Playoff team favored as Aaron Rodgers’ next landing spot

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Aaron Rodgers headlines the list of veteran quarterbacks expected to be on the move this offseason, and several potential landing spots have emerged as the favorite next NFL destination for the four-time MVP.

With the New York Jets reportedly telling the 41-year-old that he won’t be returning next year, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been installed as the +200 favorite by DraftKings to sign Rodgers. The Steelers are reportedly ready to move on from Russell Wilson, with Justin Fields considered more likely to return to Pittsburgh.

The second-shortest odds belong to Las Vegas at +300. The Raiders used journeyman Gardner Minshew and second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell last year. New coach Pete Carroll is expected to seek a veteran signal-caller, and the Raiders have been the most popular choice with the public, backing Las Vegas with 25 percent of the money wagered on Rodgers’ next team.

While Rodgers is expected to play at least one more season, the Raiders wouldn’t appear to provide an opportunity to compete for the postseason immediately in the deep AFC West.

The second-most popular choice with the public has been San Francisco, with the 49ers backed by 15 percent of the money to sign Rodgers. 49ers owner Jed York and general manager John Lynch have both stated their intention to sign Brock Purdy to a long-term contract this offseason. But Rodgers also has strong ties to Northern California, where he starred for Cal after growing up in Chico.

The Steelers are third with 12 percent of the money backing them to sign Rodgers, followed by Indianapolis with 9 percent at +650 and the New York Giants with 8 percent at +1200. The Colts have 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson, who was benched for a period last season, while the Giants released former first-round pick Daniel Jones midseason.

AARON RODGERS NEXT TEAM ODDS*

Pittsburgh Steelers (+200)

Las Vegas Raiders (+300)

San Francisco 49ers (+350)

Minnesota Vikings (+400)

Tennessee Titans (+750)

Indianapolis Colts (+850)

Los Angeles Rams (+1000)

New York Giants (+1200)

Cleveland Browns (+1400)

New York Jets (+1800)

Seattle Seahawks (+2000)

New Orleans Saints (+4000)

Miami Dolphins (+7500)

Jacksonville Jaguars (+7500)

Houston Texans (+7500)

Green Bay Packers (+7500)

Detroit Lions (+7500)

Dallas Cowboys (+7500)

Carolina Panthers (+7500)

Atlanta Falcons (+7500)

New England Patriots (+7500)

Los Angeles Chargers (+10000)

Kansas City Chiefs (+10000)

Denver Broncos (+10000)

Cincinnati Bengals (+10000)

Chicago Bears (+10000)

Buffalo Bills (+10000)

Baltimore Ravens (+10000)

Arizona Cardinals (+10000)

Washington Commanders (+10000)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+10000)

Philadelphia Eagles (+10000)

*via DraftKings

Rodgers, 41, recently flew to New York to meet with the Jets’ front office only to be told that the team doesn’t intend to bring him back next season, according to Fox Sports.

It would be a pricey breakup for the Jets following two disappointing seasons since signing him.

He suffered a torn Achilles just four snaps into the 2023 campaign. Last season, he rebounded to start all 17 games but the Jets finished only 5-12. He completed 63.0 percent of his passes for 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Coach Robert Saleh was fired during the season, with former Jets cornerback Aaron Glenn hired to take over last month.

If the Jets were to designate Rodgers as a post-June 1 cut, they would take a $49 million hit in dead salary cap money — $14 million in 2025 and $35 million in 2026. However, it would also allow Rodgers to sign with another team once the new league year begins March 12.

The Jets could also explore trade options, although Rodgers does have a full no-trade clause. And the return on any deal would likely be marginal given Rodgers’ age and declining production.

–Field Level Media