The NFL’s annual quarterback carousel is still spinning, and Aaron Rodgers seems to have his hands on the controls. Multiple teams are pursuing the four-time MVP, and his decision will have a cascading effect on the rest of the market.
Russell Wilson is ready to sign and will likely be the next domino to fall, leaving Joe Flacco as the top veteran option on the market.
Flacco is already receiving interest from multiple teams. He is “in play…for jobs with the Steelers, Browns, and Vikings,” per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. It’s easy to see Flacco end up in any of those destinations. He’s been a mercenary ever since he left Baltimore and spent the last three years with three different teams.
In Pittsburgh, Flacco would have a winnable battle with Mason Rudolph for a starting job after he re-signed with his old team last week. The Steelers may also look to add a quarterback through the draft, though their first-round pick (No. 21 overall) is likely too late for a top prospect. If Flacco wants a legitimate shot at starting, Pittsburgh may be his best bet.
The Browns are similarly bereft at the quarterback position. Deshaun Watson could miss the entire 2025 season after tearing his Achilles for a second time, which would leave Flacco to take on fellow former first-rounder Kenny Pickett for the starting gig. Flacco also spent the 2023 season in Cleveland, which was his best since leaving Baltimore. The Browns went 4-1 in his five starts, which featured 323.2 yards per game and 13 touchdowns. Flacco’s previous success in Cleveland and familiarity with Kevin Stefanski and much of his offensive line could motivate the 40-year-old to return to a previous team for the first time in his career.
Minnesota seems to offer the least upside. Flacco could start over J.J. McCarthy at the beginning of the season, but unless he truly thrives, it’s hard to imagine the Vikings sacrificing another year of development for the 2024 No. 6 overall pick. But if Flacco wants to win, Minnesota might be the place to do it. They retained pending free agents like Aaron Jones and Byron Murphy while making upgrades in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
Aaron Rodgers always wants to be the center of controversy
So when do the Steelers start trolling the CFL and UFL for a third rate bridge QB?
Why not call Big Ben? And hey, Duck seems be available.
Uncle Mike was right. What a circus
Vikings – Joe Flacco
Steelers – Russell Wilson
Giants – Aaron Rodgers
Aaron leads the Giants to a 4-13 record, gets Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen fired, and then retires.
I could see Flacco in Minnesota, but flip Rodgers and Wilson. I see Rodgers in Pittsburgh, they win 9 or 10 games and get bounced in the first round again. Wilson on the Giants, I give them 5 or 6 wins but I’m not convinced ownership would fire Daboll or Schoen. Giants situation heavily dependent on whether or not they get a QB in the draft.
I see Wilson in Pitt. Steelers are using Rodgers and Wilson wants to stay in Pitt, especially now that they have his buddy at WR.
The Steelers addition of Metcalf may change who fits the qtrback battle. Two deep receivers requires a qtrback who can throw an accurate deep ball. Maybe Flacco is that guy for a year.
Flacco did initially go to Pitt U before transferring to Delaware
Mustard Tiger-I would be a happy NFL fan to see that prediction come true.
Flacco is great placeholder for JJ until he’s healthy don’t invest in Rodgers while you have a top 9 pick young QB
Flacco would be a good fit because he (probably) is a good mentor and doesn’t have baggage like Rodgers (or even Wilson)
Wilson was a good player in Seattle but I didn’t like how he acted towards the end
Flacco is cheaper and less of a threat to McCarthy eventual status as signal caller. And loads of experience. It’s a win win
I think anyone that can fog a mirror is in play for the Steelers
I would rather the Steelers stay with Rudolph and draft a QB this year or next. No Rogers please. I don’t think Russ is worth more than like $15M.
Rudolph isn’t going to ensure Pittsburgh has a barely better than average year. The fans really hang on to that streak…
Brady is only 47.
Sign Peyton and Eli and let them compete for the starter and backup roles.
Still time to correct that Marino mistake.
Tomlin likes Flacco
Sign Flacco . He may have something left. He also does not have massive ego like Wilson And rodgers.
Steelers need to take control. Tell Rodgers to sign tomorrow or sign anyone else.
Flacco showed he has a strong arm, but throws too many INTs. Not sure if he can’t take hits in a 17 game season. He’d be a nice QB2, but not an every game starter.