Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future remains undecided. With teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants interested in his services, the four-time MVP has yet to make a decision on where — or if — he wants to play. While there has been interest, Rodgers appears to be taking his time and may ultimately decide to hang up his cleats.
Rodgers used to appear weekly on “The Pat McAfee Show,” but even his close friend McAfee admits he has no idea what the quarterback plans to do next.
Aaron Rodgers’ Future Remains Unclear
McAfee discussed his lack of insight into Rodgers’ situation during a recent episode of his show.
“We have heard nothing from Aaron [Rodgers]. Does Aaron still want to play? We have no idea. We’d assume by now he would know if he wanted to play, you would assume. But that’s a massive decision for someone who’s committed his entire … he’s 40-plus years old. He’s committed his whole life to football,” McAfee said.
Allegedly the Minnesota Vikings aren't pursuing Aaron Rodgers at this time #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/yNR2hjxtE8
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 19, 2025
Rodgers has dedicated two decades to the NFL, and at this stage of his career, he may not want to commit to a third franchise in four years. As a Super Bowl champion and four-time MVP, he has earned the right to take his time with this decision. His pedigree alone makes him an option worth waiting for if he chooses to return.
The possibility of Rodgers retiring has also been floated by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. On “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” Schefter said:
“Clearly, he has not made a decision about what he’s going to do, where he’s going to play, if he’s going to play.”
At this point, Rodgers’ return could depend on which teams are offering him an opportunity. While reports suggest the Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to sign him, Rodgers may be hoping to land there, as it would likely give him his best chance to compete. The Steelers could also be an option where he could contend, while the Giants may not provide the same opportunity.
Rodgers still has something to offer a team after throwing for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns last season with the New York Jets. While his tenure in New York has largely been defined by the team’s struggles and his Achilles injury in Year 1, he put up solid numbers leading the offense.
Last season, he finished 21st in PFSN’s QB+ metric. He struggled on third down, converting just 33.5% of the time, and ranked 30th among qualified quarterbacks in nYPA at 6.2. This is far from the level of play Rodgers has displayed throughout his career, but he still brings value.
After 20 seasons, Rodgers may decide to retire for good. If he does, in five years, his bust will be unveiled in Canton, Ohio, as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. But who knows? He could choose to delay that moment by playing until he physically can’t anymore. Right now, only Rodgers knows what comes next.