Kyle Brandt· Mar 3, 2025
Brandt doubts Aaron Rodgers signs with the Giants and believes Rodgers is finished playing football altogether.
“I would be very, very very surprised to be joined the Giants.”
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- Trade and Signing CallsAaron RodgersMar 3, 2025
Aaron Rodgers to move — “done playing / retires”
“Done playing, Giants, Raiders, I put Steelers, whoever you want, I'm still putting it and done playing... I think he's done personally”
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