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The New York Jets seem to be nearing the end of the Aaron Rodgers experiment, with the team heading toward a rebuild and the All-Pro quarterback's days in the Meadowlands likely numbered. What happens next for Rodgers is up in the air, but a report suggests he could head out west to serve as a bridge quarterback to one of this year's top prospects. Tom Dierberger and Karl Rasmussen of SI.
com broke down the potential landing spots for Rodgers after his expected split with the Jets, noting that the Las Vegas Raiders could be a strong contender. The pair noted that the Raiders have been searching for a quarterback with little luck, but could bring in Rodgers next season while working in a rookie quarterback. The report named Texas signal-caller Quinn Ewers as a potential option.
Ewers may need to turn around his fortunes if he wants to land with the Raiders. Once rated as the top quarterback prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft, his season of injuries and inconsistent play has knocked his standing down considerably. In a recent 2025 NFL mock draft, Athlon Sports insider Luke Easterling predicted that the Texas quarterback would fall out of the first round entirely.
Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images The SI.com report also suggested some other top college quarterbacks who could play behind Rodgers in Las Vegas, including Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Miami's Cam Ward. The Raiders are currently on pace for a pick in the top five.
Wherever he may end up next year -- if he chooses to return to the NFL at all -- Rodgers appears to be nearing the end of his tenure with the Jets. The Athletic's Dianna Russini and Zack Rosenblatt reported that Rodgers has fallen out of favor with Woody Johnson, who personally suggested after a Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos that Rodgers be benched in favor of Tyrod Taylor. While Rodgers has held onto his starting job, the Jets are seeing their season slip away.
The team has lost two straight games to fall to 3-8, putting their playoff hopes on life support. Related: Jets Under Pressure to Bench QB Aaron Rodgers Amid Ugly Performance.
