Aaron Rodgers still undecided on future; retirement possible - ESPN

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Thursday on «The Pat McAfee Show» that he is not ready to make a decision on his plans for the 2025 season and allowed that retirement could still be a possibility.

Rodgers confirmed he has had talks with the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers since his release by the New York Jets last month. The Giants have since signed quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, and the Vikings have said they are committed to giving J.J. McCarthy a chance to show he can be their starting quarterback.

The Steelers are the only one of those teams with a still-unsettled quarterback situation after signing only Mason Rudolph in free agency. Rodgers said he is still in contact with the Steelers but that he hasn't given them any indication he has a timeline for a decision.

Rodgers said right now, his sole focus is on his personal life. He said he is in a serious relationship and two people close to him are dealing with serious situations. He said next week's NFL draft will have no impact on his plans.

The Jets released Rodgers on March 12, two days after agreeing to a contract with former Steeler Justin Fields as they moved in a different direction at quarterback under the new regime of coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey.

The Jets had earlier announced they were moving on from Rodgers after meeting with him in February. Rodgers had flown from California to meet with the Jets' new brass and said Thursday he was «shocked» he was quickly told they were moving in a new direction and confused because he felt they could have delivered that message in a phone call. He said, however, that the ending «didn't damper» his feelings about his two years with