If you have a great quarterback, you’re not letting them go. It’s the most valuable position of any team sport, so if you have one, why lose it? There comes a time with everything in life, where it’s time to go for something new, no matter how great it is. New job, new home or a darkness retreat gives you a certain vision. Based on career numbers and the three-most recent seasons before switching teams, where would Aaron Rodgers rank among the biggest quarterbacks to change horses midstream?
10. Matthew Stafford
Former Team: Lions
New Team: Rams
Final 3 seasons with Lions (2018-20): 14-25-1, 65% comp, 259.0 passing yards/game, 66 TD, 26 INT
9. Matt Ryan
Former Team: Falcons
New Team: Colts
Final 3 seasons with Falcons (2019-21): 18-30 record, 66% comp, 271.1 passing yards/game, 72 TD, 37 INT
8. Steve McNair
Former Team: Titans
New Team: Ravens
Final 3 seasons with Titans (2003-05): 17-19 record, 61.5% comp, 214.4 passing yards/game, 48 TD, 27 INT, 2003 NFL Co-MVP, 2003 All-Pro, 2x Pro Bowl, 2003 playoff appearance
7. Donovan McNabb
Former Team: Eagles
New Team: Redskins
Final 3 seasons with Eagles (2007-09): 27-16-1 record, 60.7% comp, 245.3 passing yards/game, 64 TD, 28 INT, 2009 Pro Bowl, 2 playoff appearances
6. Philip Rivers
Former Team: Chargers
New Team: Colts
Final 3 seasons with Chargers (2017-19): 26-22 record, 65.5% comp, 280 passing yards/game, 83 TD, 42 INT, 2x Pro Bowl, 2018 playoff appearance
5. Russell Wilson
Former Team: Seahawks
New Team: Broncos
Final 3 seasons with Seahawks (2019-21): 29-17 record, 66.8% comp, 248.6 passing yards/game, 96 TD, 24 INT, 2019 All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowl, 2 playoff appearances
4. Joe Montana
Former Team: 49ers
New Team: Chiefs
Final 3 seasons with 49ers (1989-92): 25-3 record, 65.5% comp, 261.8 passing yards/game, 54 TD, 24 INT, 2x NFL MVP, 2x All-Pro, 2x Pro Bowl, 1989 Super Bowl Champion, 2 playoff appearances
3. Peyton Manning
Former Team: Colts
New Team: Broncos
Final 3 seasons with Colts (2008-10): 36-12 record, 67.3% comp, 275 passing yards/game, 93 TD, 45 INT, 2x NFL MVP, 2x All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowl, 3 playoff appearances
2. Tom Brady
Former Team: Patriots
New Team: Buccaneers
Final 3 seasons with Patriots (2017-19): 36-12 record, 64.2% comp, 270.6 passing yards/game, 85 TD, 27 INT, 2017 NFL MVP, 2017 All-Pro, 2x Pro Bowl, 2018 Super Bowl Champion, 3 playoff appearances
1. Aaron Rodgers
Last 3 seasons with Packers (2020-22): 34-15 record, 68% comp, 247.1 passing yards/game, 111 TD, 21 INT, 2x NFL MVP, 2x All-Pro, 2x Pro Bowl, 2 playoff appearances