The first domino of the quarterback carousel fell Monday when Derek Carr signed a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.
By moving to the NFC, Carr took an option off the table for the new york jetsa team that desperately needs a quarterback.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws against the Indianapolis Colts in Las Vegas on November 13, 2022. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Without Carr, the Jets are reportedly turning their full potential attention aaron rodgers as the four-time MVP contemplates his future.
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«According to sources. Aaron Rodgers and the Jets had discussions today. While nothing is imminent, Rodgers is open to the idea of going to New York,» NFL analyst Trey Wingo posted on Twitter Monday night.
Rodgers, who is still under contract in Green Bay, would need the Packers’ permission to talk to the Jets.
The Jets are rumored to be a possible landing spot for Rodgers after a disastrous season at quarterback for New York.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers greets fans after the Los Angeles Rams game in Green Bay, Wisconsin on December 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson was benched twice in 2022 after regressing immensely in its second season.
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Jets owner Woody Johnson has stated that he wants to bring in a veteran quarterback this offseason, saying it would be the «ideal situation.»
«Well, I think you want the best quarterback you can get to lead the Jets,» Johnson said in February. «And I think with a good quarterback and our great defense, and the defense will be a lot better with a quarterback that’s really doing it, has a good running game and just what the coach talks about. Our special teams they’re really good, and so it’s plug and play.
The Packers await a decision from Aaron Rodgers for the start of free agency, which will begin on March 15. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
«I think a quarterback comes in, it’s an ideal situation.»
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For Rodgers, he has made it clear that he is undecided about what comes next, whether he will return to the Green Bay Packers For his 19th season, ask for a trade or retire as one of the best quarterbacks in the game.
The Packers have stated that they await a decision from Rodgers for the start of free agency, which will begin on March 15.
Paulina Dedaj of Fox News contributed to this report