The New York Giants made the right decision in pursuing Jameis Winston instead of Aaron Rodgers. On paper, Rodgers is an ideal fit for the team, but his visit to the Steelers on Friday suggests he’s not interested in joining the Giants.
Sources confirmed that Winston has officially signed with the Giants, a move that could have been sealed if Rodgers had accepted their offer. However, Rodgers’ reluctance to join the Giants may be due to the team’s significant improvement on defense and their picks for offense.
At 41 years old, Rodgers’ decision to play for another year is uncertain. After spending two years with the Jets, he likely doesn’t want to return to that grueling schedule. The Giants made a logical move in pursuing Winston, who brings experience and quarterbacking ability to the team.
While it’s possible Rodgers may change his mind, the Giants will wait patiently if he does. For now, they have a proven quarterback in Winston, giving them a sense of stability and consistency at the position.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/giants-jameis-winston-aaron-rodgers-nfl-draft-2025