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The Seattle Seahawks just shook up their quarterback room, sending Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. While the move wasn't entirely unexpected, it leaves a massive hole at the most important position on the field. With the 2025 season fast approaching, the Seahawks now have to make a crucial decision: Who takes the reins under center?
For a while, free agent Sam Darnold seemed like the most logical candidate. The former Jets and Panthers quarterback has experience, and at 27, he still has upside. But now, there's a bigger name swirling around the Seahawks' front office-Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers to Seattle? A long shot, but not impossible
Rodgers' time with the New York Jets didn't exactly go as planned. After missing almost the entire 2023 season with a torn Achilles, he returned in 2024 and put up solid numbers-3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions-but the Jets struggled to stay competitive. Now, with a massive cap hit looming, New York is expected to release him with a post-June 1 designation, making him one of the biggest free agents on the market.
The Seahawks have a unique connection to Rodgers through general manager John Schneider, who was part of the Packers' front office when Green Bay drafted him in 2005. That history could help in negotiations, but Seattle isn't the only team in the mix. The New York Giants have been rumored as a potential landing spot, and the Minnesota Vikings could be lurking as well.
If Seattle does decide to make a move, the financials will be a huge factor. Rodgers' contract situation makes him an expensive option, and the Seahawks would need to structure a deal that makes sense for their long-term plans.
What's next for Seattle?
The Seahawks don't have much time to figure this out. Free agency is around the corner, and other teams will be looking to lock in their quarterbacks quickly. If they on Rodgers, they could pivot back to Darnold or explore other trade options.
No matter what they decide, the Seahawks' next move at quarterback will define their 2025 season. And if Rodgers does land in Seattle, it would instantly become one of the biggest stories of the offseason.