Giants running out out of options while theyre stuck in quarterback holding pattern

The Giants accomplished a great deal in the first two days of NFL free agency, fortifying their defense with two impact players, adding depth to their offensive line and bringing back one of their own, wide receiver Darius Slayton.But they did not achieve what they set as their primary goal: Find a veteran quarterback who might have to start on opening day. There is a holding pattern at play here, and for the Giants, this could be foreshadowing of things to come: When you are dealing with Aaron Rodgers, be prepared for anything. Rodgers and the Steelers have mutual interest, but as so often happens, turning that interest into a contract is the sticking point.

Rodgers at 41 years old, fresh off a wasteful two seasons with the Jets, will not break the bank, but he will want to get paid commensurate with what a future Hall of Fame quarterback views as worth his time and effort in what would be his 21st NFL season. The Giants have to wait it out.They want to find their franchise quarterback in next month’s NFL draft and, before then, are determined to sign a veteran for the position.

Their first choice this offseason was Matthew Stafford, and they made an aggressive move to get him, agreeing to terms on a contract and, at one point, believing the 37-year-old would be their guy in 2025.Sign up for Inside the Giants by Paul Schwartz, a weekly Sports+ exclusive.

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Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Stafford eventually decided to stay with the Rams, and a trade never materialized.The Giants then set their sights on Rodgers, with Russell Wilson as an option as well. There were reports out of Pittsburgh on Tuesday that the Steelers would be open to bringing back Wilson if contract talks with Rodgers stalled.

Nevertheless, a source said the Steelers have not spoken with Wilson abou...