Open Nav
Show Navigation
Show Menu
FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

Aaron Rodgers Officially A Free Agent

By Jared Smola | Updated on Wed, 12 Mar 2025, 3:44 PM EDT
Aaron Rodgers Headshot

The Jets will release QB Aaron Rodgers, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. The move has been expected for a while but will become official after 4 pm ET on Wednesday. The Jets are taking on $49 million in dead money by dumping Rodgers. He's coming off an underwhelming season, resulting in a 5-12 record. Rodgers averaged just 229 passing yards per game on 6.7 yards per attempt -- tied for his worst mark as a starter.

2025 Fantasy Football Impact

Rodgers' next team is seemingly down to the Giants or Steelers, although we've heard whispers that the Vikings could still get involved.

Minnesota would easily be the best landing spot for Rodgers' fantasy value. New York would leave him behind a shaky offensive line with limited weaponry behind WR Malik Nabers. Pittsburgh offers a strong WR duo in D.K. Metcalf and George Pickens -- but a run-loving OC in Arthur Smith.

Rodgers is ultimately unlikely to be more than a low-end QB2 for 2025 fantasy squads. We'll keep you posted on his job hunt.

Jared Smola Author Image
Jared Smola, Lead Analyst
Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and My Team tools. He currently ranks 1st among 133 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
2025 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: 1-QB

2025 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: 1-QB

4:57pm EDT 4/1/25

Ashton Jeanty sits atop our April 2025 dynasty rookie mock draft. Which players join him in Round 1, though? And who else should you target?

Read More »
Premium Content Premium ContentTreVeyon Henderson Dynasty Value
Video: 3 Players to Buy, 3 to Sell in Dynasty Before NFL Draft

Video: 3 Players to Buy, 3 to Sell in Dynasty Before NFL Draft

1:08pm EDT 3/29/25

Nobody likes an old receiver in dynasty. And that's exactly what makes Davante Adams an attractive trade target. We'll talk him and five other guys you should buy or sell.

Read More »
Compare Plans » Compare Plans »