Close friend and former teammate of Aaron Rodgers, A.J. Hawk, has revealed a potentially key detail about how the quarterback views one of his potential suitors. After the New York Giants signed Russell Wilson,

Former Wisconsin Badgers star Russell Wilson has a new home, and that leaves one less possible destination for ex-Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The Giants now have three quarterbacks on their roster, will they add another by signing Rodgers or drafting Sanders?

Matthew Stafford stayed with the Rams, the Seahawks sent Geno Smith to the Raiders and then pivoted to Darnold, while the Steelers saw Justin Fields leave for the Jets on a two-year, $40 million deal. Beyond Rodgers, there are several other veterans on the Giants’ radar.

According to a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Giants have set up a visit with free agent quarterback Jameis Winston on Tuesday. They have also met with Russell Wilson. Even though they would love to add Rodgers, they're not going to wait and miss out on all the other quarterback options.

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Adam Schefter of ESPN highlighted the situation after reporting Wilson's one-year deal worth up to $21 million with the Giants, noting that "it also now leaves Rodgers and the Steelers in a position to work out their own agreement, if the quarterback decides he wants to play this season."

Russell Wilson's Giants deal leaves Aaron Rodgers as the top QB on the market, with the Steelers emerging as his likely destination.

Aaron Rodgers won’t be joining the Vikings — his preferred landing spot for 2025. That much became clear Wednesday. So for Rodgers, it’s the Giants, the Steelers or retirement. Or maybe he waits for a starting quarterback on a legit contender (which the Giants most certainly are not) to suffer a training camp injury.