49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Expresses ‘Strong’ Feelings About Aaron Rodgers Potentially Signing With San Francisco 49ers’ Rival: “If He Betrays Us Then…”
Santa Clara, CA – May 20, 2025 – Just when the NFC West thought it had seen it all, a thunderclap of controversy has struck the heart of the Bay Area. Rumors are swirling that Aaron Rodgers, the polarizing Hall of Fame-bound quarterback, may be eyeing a deal with one of the 49ers’ biggest rivals — and head coach Kyle Shanahan is not staying silent.
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At a press conference this morning, Shanahan addressed the media with an uncharacteristic edge in his tone. When asked about Rodgers possibly joining the Seattle Seahawks — longtime rivals of San Francisco — he didn’t hold back.
“I have a lot of respect for what Aaron’s done in this league,” Shanahan said, pausing deliberately. “But if he signs with them? Then we know where his heart truly is. And if he betrays us like that… then he becomes just another enemy. Period.”
Rodgers to the Seahawks? The NFL Shaken Again
Rodgers, a California native and lifelong 49ers admirer, has often been linked to San Francisco — especially after his 2023 exit from the New York Jets. But with Brock Purdy firmly entrenched as the Niners’ starter, a reunion seemed unlikely.
Now, with Rodgers still exploring his options for one final championship run, sources have confirmed that Seattle has shown “strong interest” in bringing him in for a one-year deal — and that Rodgers has “not ruled it out.”
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NFL insider Travis Bledsoe dropped a shocking nugget Sunday night on social media:
“Rodgers to the Seahawks? Closer than people think. Let’s just say Levi’s Stadium won’t be happy come Week 12.”