Robert Griffin III Urges Saints To Sign Aaron Rodgers Amid Carr Retirement

Aaron Rodgers, the four-time NFL MVP and former Green Bay Packers quarterback, has been widely expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025 season, but the recent unexpected retirement of New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has introduced a compelling alternative. Carr's retirement frees up $30 million in cap space for the Saints, who currently have an inexperienced quarterback room consisting of rookies and young players with no NFL wins. Former NFL quarterback and analyst Robert Griffin III has publicly urged the Saints to pursue Rodgers, emphasizing the urgency for a veteran quarterback to lead a roster with several aging stars aiming to compete immediately. While the Steelers remain the favored destination for Rodgers, some analysts suggest the Saints could be a better fit given their NFC South competition is less formidable than the Steelers' AFC North rivals. However, doubts remain about the Saints' potential as a Super Bowl contender compared to Pittsburgh, and Rodgers, now 41, is likely weighing the best chance to win a championship in what could be his final NFL chapter. The Saints may now seriously consider Rodgers to bring leadership to their young quarterback group while aiming to capitalize on the veteran core's remaining competitive window.