The Minnesota Vikings do not prioritize signing Aaron Rodgers despite multiple reports indicating a possible approach between both parties. Although the quarterback may have the desire to play for Kevin O’Connell, insider Jeremy Fowler reiterates that J.J. McCarthy is the future of the franchise.
“I checked with somebody with the Minnesota Vikings. I know they are sort of loosely in this thing. I talked to a source who said that it’s possible, but probably unlikely at the end of the day because the Vikings are dedicated to J.J. McCarthy’s development, first and foremost.”
Rodgers is the last star quarterback available in free agency and is trying to win the final Super Bowl of his career. In fact, his decision might determine what other teams will do regarding names like Jameis Winston or Russell Wilson.
Is Aaron Rodgers now a free agent?
Yes. Aaron Rodgers is officially a free agent because the Jets decided to release him, considering that the new project of head coach Aaron Glenn will have Justin Fields as the leader of the offense.
Given this scenario, the four teams that truly need a starting quarterback are the Steelers, Giants, Browns, and Titans. However, it is rumored that Rodgers wants to keep the Vikings as an option if O’Connell isn’t convinced about J.J. McCarthy’s recovery from his knee injury.
The fact of playing with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Aaron Jones is what keeps Rodgers undecided, despite insiders like Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler debunking the myth of a real interest from the Vikings.
In fact, if we think back, the narrative was very similar with the Rams. Rodgers wanted to replace Matthew Stafford, trade rumors shot up, and in the end, no changes were made in Los Angeles.