As the 2024 NFL season wraps up, attention shifts to the 2025 offseason and the strategies teams will adopt. The New York Jets, facing a crucial offseason, have already decided to part ways with Aaron Rodgers. So, what could be Rodgers’ next destination? This season was far from stellar for Rodgers, who appeared to have regressed significantly.
He averaged 6.7 yards per attempt, accumulating 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Known for his adept pocket awareness and clutch precision, Rodgers seemed haunted by phantom defenders, with diminished awareness and a lackluster pocket presence, resulting in a sluggish Jets offense.
Despite being 41, and with retirement looming, Rodgers still shows promise. While his performance this season was not remarkable, the Jets’ offensive lineup and strategy did little to support him. However, Rodgers showed glimpses of his old form toward the end of the season with four 200-plus yard games in the last five outings, displaying improved mobility under pressure.
In the right offensive scheme, Rodgers could revitalize an offense, and he intends to sign with a new team for 2025 to end his career on a high note.
The Miami Dolphins emerge as a potential suitor for Rodgers. His outspoken criticism of the Green Bay Packers’ management in 2021 linked him to the San Francisco 49ers, although a deal never materialized. At that time, Mike McDaniel, now the Dolphins’ head coach, was the 49ers’ offensive coordinator. This connection sets the stage for McDaniel to address the Dolphins’ quarterback issues.
When Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion, the team struggled offensively with Skylar Thompson and Tyler Huntley stepping in, leading to a disappointing 8-9 season. With talents like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins could benefit from Rodgers’ experience, offering competition and stability at the quarterback position should Tagovailoa falter. For Rodgers, Miami offers an appealing place to conclude his storied career.