Report: Rodgers, Wilson could both change teams after 2021 season
Two of the league's best quarterbacks could be changing addresses next season.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Seattle Seahawks signal-caller Russell Wilson could both be playing their last seasons with their respective teams in 2021, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Both players recently mended fences with their respective franchises, but there reportedly remains potential for their ousters.
In renegotiating Rodgers' contract to get him to attend training camp this summer, the Packers agreed to explore trade options for the 37-year-old after the season, Rapoport notes.
"I am told the Denver Broncos - who would have been interested this past offseason - remain interested and could try to trade for Rodgers and make a substantial offer after this season," Rapoport said on "NFL GameDay" on Sunday. "They have not yet committed to a long-term quarterback."
The Broncos traded for passer Teddy Bridgewater before April's draft and will start the veteran over Drew Lock. Bridgewater is signed for $11.499 million for the 2021 season.
Rodgers said in August he had thought the 2020 season would be his last with Green Bay and that he considered retiring if the Packers didn't trade him before the 2021 campaign.
Wilson, meanwhile, had a turbulent offseason with the Seahawks. He publicly voiced his frustration with the franchise and the number of hits he's taken throughout his eight-year tenure with Seattle. His agent later revealed four teams for which Wilson would waive his no-trade clause.
The 32-year-old has since raved about his growing rapport with new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, but Rapoport reports nothing is settled yet.
"It is clear it is a make-or-break year for Seattle ... if things go well, Wilson could end up finishing his career in Seattle," Rapoport said. "If not, they could look to trade him after the season."
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