Jets Eyeing Matthew Stafford as Backup Plan for Aaron Rodgers Trade

By | Bullscore 21 Mar, 2023

The NFL world is buzzing with excitement and shock after reports emerged that the New York Jets had a strong backup plan in case their pursuit of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers fell through Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.

According to NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Rams would have been open to trade talks for Stafford, had the Jets failed to secure Rodgers. Florio revealed that the Jets were also interested in trading for Stafford, making him a viable “Plan B” option.

Florio said via Pro Football Talk, “And, yes, the Rams would have (we’re told) welcomed the opportunity to trade Stafford. If Aaron Rodgers hadn’t decided to join the Jets, Stafford could have become the Plan B, if he would have been willing to go to New York.”

While the potential trade deal is still up in the air, Twitter was quick to react to the news, with fans and analysts alike expressing their surprise and anticipation. The possibility of Stafford joining the Jets adds another layer of intrigue to an already exciting off-season in the NFL.

https://twitter.com/Truevillany/status/1636913102334709766

Odds that the Jets leaked this as a message to the Packers of "we have other Super Bowl winning options at QB"

100% https://t.co/0ZKrCKqy3K
— Craig Smith (@smithcp1) March 17, 2023

I'd take Stafford over Rodgers right now https://t.co/TvKVt1ZZox
— Cody Tusler (@catusler) March 17, 2023

It remains to be seen whether the Jets will finalize a deal with Rodgers, but if they are unable to do so, Stafford could be a compelling alternative. The NFL world will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds in the coming weeks.