The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to sign Aaron Rodgers, according to a report by Jordan Schultz. Despite the veteran’s supposed preference to play for Kevin O’Connell, the decision has already been made. J.J. McCarthy as the starter, and the team will look for a reliable backup quarterback.
“While there have been murmurs about the Vikings and Rodgers, I have not gotten the sense Minnesota wants to go in that direction. After losing backups Daniel Jones and Nick Mullens in free agency, the Vikings will likely add a veteran to their quarterback room at some point as they prepare 2024 first-rounder J.J. McCarthy.”
If this scenario is confirmed, the only options left for the former Super Bowl champion would be the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New York Giants, or, if those teams don’t appeal to him, possibly retirement.
Will Vikings sign Aaron Rodgers?
No. Jordan Schultz’s information adds to what other insiders like Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler have said about the situation with Minnesota. The Vikings trust J.J. McCarthy and do not have Aaron Rodgers as a priority.
Although other reports have made Rodgers’ supposed desire to play in Minnesota public, the reality is that his most concrete options are Pittsburgh and the Giants.
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This narrative of rumors surrounding Aaron is not new. During this same free agency period, his supposed first choice was the Rams, but everything fell apart when Matthew Stafford extended his contract.
