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NFL legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers, long expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has a new team entering the conversation: the New Orleans Saints. NFL fans are buzzing about the possibility of the four-time MVP landing in New Orleans, especially after the Saints' quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement on the same day. The speculation has sparked a lively debate among fans about whether Rodgers, at 41, could be the answer for a team in need of a veteran signal-caller.
Carr's retirement came as a surprise, following a serious shoulder injury that was set to sideline him for the 2025 season. His departure leaves the Saints with a thin quarterback room, boasting just seven combined starts and an 0-7 record among their current options. This has led some fans to advocate for Rodgers as a potential savior.
"With Derek Carr retiring from the NFL, the New Orleans Saints need to call Aaron Rodgers," former Pro Bowl quarterback Robert Griffin III wrote on X, echoing the sentiment of many. Another fan speculated, "Does that mean Saints have entered the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes now?"
Rodgers, who was released by the New York Jets after a challenging tenure marked by a losing record in 2024 and a major Achilles injury in 2023, remains a polarizing figure. Some Saints fans see him as a way to elevate players like Chris Olave, with one X musing, "Aaron Rodgers will the #saints and make Chris Olave a legit number 1 receiver just to spite Garrett Wilson lol #jets."
Saints fans clamor for Aaron Rodgers: Will he the rebuild?
However, not everyone is on board. "There isn't a single NFL team who needs to call Aaron Rodgers," one argued, while another added, "At this point in his career I am not sure Aaron Rodgers is a better player than anyone already on the roster."
Despite the fan-driven buzz, the Saints' interest remains speculative, and all signs still point to Rodgers potentially ing the Pittsburgh Steelers. A move to New Orleans would likely involve a rebuild, something Rodgers may not want at this stage of his career, especially after his 20-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers and Jets.
Fans on X remain divided, with some outright rejecting the idea-"Absolutely the (expletive) not," one wrote-while others dream of Rodgers bringing his 15,500 career ing yards to the Big Easy.