A New York Giants insider offered up a horrifying idea as a backup option if the team can’t sign future Hall-of-Famers Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson in free agency this month.
It has been a very busy last few days for the Giants. General manager Joe Schoen entered the offseason feeling a lot of pressure to improve the roster in a big way after a pair of disappointing seasons. And thus far, the team is receiving positive reviews for the slew of signings they have made this week.
Not only did they re-sign veteran receiver Darius Slayton, but they improved the secondary by luring Paulson Adebo away from the New Orleans Saints, and Jevon Holland from the Miami Dolphins with a couple of big money contracts. However, they have yet to address their biggest need: Quarterback.
They have been linked to NFL legends Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson in recent weeks. However, they are not the only franchises pursuing the two veterans. There is a very real chance the Giants fall short in their chase. Considering that, New York Post Giants insider Paul Schwartz offered up a backup option in NFL free agency. And it will not thrill G-Men fans.
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Could New York Giants sign Joe Flacco if they fail to land Aaron Rodgers?
With far better teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers interested in Rodgers and Wilson, Schwartz suggested that 17-year veteran Joe Flacco would be on New York’s radar as a backup option.
Would the former Baltimore Ravens star be better than Daniel Jones in 2025? Probably, but not by a lot. Giants fans are hoping for a team that can compete for a playoff spot next season. It seems like they would have a better chance to do that with Rodgers or Wilson. Not a 40-year-old journeyman or a rookie, he is mentoring.
- Joe Flacco stats (2024): 1,761 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 90.5 passer rating
Flacco was solid to good during stints with the Colts and Browns the last two seasons. He put together a 6-5 record in his starts the last two years with those teams.
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