Aaron Rodgers of New York Jets looking to pass.Aaron Rodgers (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)


As crazy as it sounds, and as unlikely as it is to happen, the best course of action for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets is a breakup before the Nov. 5 NFL trade deadline.

Aaron Rodgers’ first healthy season with the Jets has been a complete nightmare. Their stunning 25-22 loss to the lowly New England Patriots on Sunday dropped New York to 2-6 on the season, all but ending any realistic hopes of making the postseason.

The Jets’ only two victories came against the Patriots and Tennessee Titans, both in the running for the first-overall pick in 2025. The firing of well-respected head coach Robert Saleh has done nothing to fix the Jets, who have lost five in a row following a 2-1 start.

Yes, the Jets just acquired Davante Adams in a desperate attempt to save their season. But do you think Rodgers is keen on finishing his career with a dysfunctional franchise? And does owner Woody Johnson really want to run it back with a 41-year-old QB next year, when he can eye a new QB in the 2025 NFL Daft?

Let’s just imagine that Rodgers and the Jets quickly agree to a divorce. In terms of playoff contenders needing an upgrade at quarterback, no team makes more sense for Rodgers than the Seattle Seahawks.

Geno Smith hasn’t been able to build off his superb 2022 and 2023 seasons, tossing just eight touchdowns against seven interceptions. A team with DK Metcalf, Kenneth Walker III, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba on offense should be much better than 4-4.

Put the four-time MVP in that offense, and the Seahawks are suddenly the team to beat in the wide-open NFC West. And if you’re the Jets, trading Rodgers enhances your chances of tanking for a top QB prospect like Shedeur Sanders, Carson Beck, Cameron Ward or Quinn Ewers.

What Seahawks Should Offer Jets For Aaron Rodgers

To make the dollars work, the Jets would have to take on Smith’s contract. Per OvertheCap.com, they can save $25 million against the salary cap by cutting Smith after June 1 next year.

Seattle should offer Smith, a conditional 2025 third-round pick that can become a second (depending on Rodgers’ playing time and if they make the postseason) and a 2026 fifth-round pick.