Philadelphia, PA – March 22, 2025, 03:12 AM PDT
A bombshell report has rocked the NFL, revealing that four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers expressed interest in joining the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, only to be met with a scathing rejection from GM Howie Roseman. According to sources close to the situation, Roseman’s response was blunt: “You’re too old to play at an elite level—you should retire.”

Rodgers, 41, was released by the New York Jets after a lackluster 2024 season, where he threw for just 98 yards in a 38-0 loss to the Broncos in his only start (web ID: 2). The veteran quarterback, who previously turned down a $25 million offer from the Eagles to avoid being Jalen Hurts’ backup, reportedly reached out to Philadelphia again, hoping to serve as a mentor and potential bridge starter (web ID: 7). The Eagles, fresh off their Super Bowl LIX victory with Hurts throwing for 4,132 yards and 38 touchdowns, were seen as an attractive destination for Rodgers to chase another ring (web ID: 7).

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However, Roseman, known for his calculated roster moves, had no interest in the aging quarterback. The GM’s harsh words—“You’re too old to play at an elite level—you should retire”—stunned Rodgers and sent shockwaves through the league, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter (web ID: 0). At 41, with a history of injuries including a 2023 Achilles tear, Rodgers’ recent performance has raised questions about his ability to compete at a high level (web ID: 2).

Eagles fans on X had mixed reactions. “Howie’s savage—Rodgers would just hold us back!” one fan posted. Another countered, “Disrespectful to a legend—Rodgers could’ve been a great mentor!” As Rodgers weighs his next move—potentially retirement or a bridge role with the Cleveland Browns—Roseman’s brutal honesty has added another chapter to the quarterback’s polarizing legacy (web ID: 2).