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Earlier this week, the Seattle Seahawks shocked the world with a blockbuster trade, sending Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. But now the Seahawks need a new starting quarterback in time for the 2025 season to kick off.
One popular pick has the Seahawks signing top NFL free agent QB Sam Darnold this offseason. Yet, now it sounds like the Seahawks could look in another direction for their next QB.
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Seattle Seahawks expected to talk to Aaron Rodgers about QB vacancy
Seattle Seahawks, Aaron Rodgers
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The Seattle Seahawks will have to find a competent quarterback in 2025. While many assume they will turn to another potential franchise quarterback like Sam Darnold, the 2024 Pro Bowl QB may ultimately sign a contract elsewhere.
If so, the Seahawks have to be prepared to pivot to other options. One may even be future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers.
According to The Athletic’s NFL insider Dianna Russini, the Seahawks are ready to reach out to Rodgers in NFL free agency.
“The Seahawks are expected to talk with Aaron Rodgers about their QB vacancy, per source. Rodgers is free to meet with interested teams as the QB carousel continues to spin on the eve of free agency.”
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini on Aaron Rodgers/Seattle Seahawks
If Rodgers is willing to sign for a discounted rate, the Seahawks could be buying low on a player who has a huge chip on his shoulders. The four-time NFL MVP wasn’t successful with the Jets, but a new change of scenery could lead to more positive results in Seattle.
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