PFT Live with Mike Florio PFT PM: Are the Broncos interested in Aaron Rodgers?
Apr 1, 2026
Discussion about Denver possibly pursuing Aaron Rodgers and how his experience could fit Sean Payton’s plans. Debate over the Rooney Rule and the league’s defense of it after recent remarks. Timeline and implications for an 18-game schedule and how extra games would reshape primetime and expansion. Jerry Jones urging direct player talks and a lawsuit from a former official also come up.
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Mike's Recent Aborted Landings Story
- Mike Florio described two go-arounds (aborted landings) he experienced recently, highlighting travel anxiety after league meetings.
- One was due to debris at Phoenix runway before Super Bowl 57; the other was a wind shear warning arriving into Pittsburgh.
Broncos Might Consider Aaron Rodgers
- The Broncos are quietly exploring Aaron Rodgers as a contingency because Bo Nix's broken ankle creates uncertainty about Week 1 readiness.
- Sean Payton's urgency for a second Super Bowl and Denver's strong roster make a veteran like Rodgers an appealing short-term upgrade.
Bo Nix Injury Fuels Veteran Quarterback Thinking
- Bo Nix's mid-January broken ankle raises questions about his availability and effectiveness at high-stakes moments like the AFC Championship.
- With continuity on defense and coaching, the Broncos may favor a proven veteran to maximize a narrow Super Bowl window.