The Minnesota Vikings are deciding who will be their starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season and will need to fill the void left by Sam Darnold, who will continue his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Aaron Rodgers is rumored to be the main target for the front office, which faces the challenge of strengthening the roster during the offseason. For this reason, the NFC team has already started making moves, re-signing a former teammate of Jordan Love from the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers are also reshuffling their roster and will need to adjust their priorities for the upcoming season. The renewals of Brandon McManus and Isaiah McDuffie are positive news for a team that has failed in its attempt to go deep in the postseason, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round.
Many variables are part of the potential arrival of Rodgers to the Vikings. The 41-year-old veteran quarterback is waiting for a final offer from Minnesota to decide his future. Just when it seemed like there were few destinations left for his career, options for A-Rod have emerged, with the Pittsburgh Steelers also seriously pursuing him.
Which former Packers player joins the Vikings?
The former teammate of Love joining the Vikings is none other than linebacker Eric Wilson, who has reached an agreement to rejoin the Minnesota franchise after three years playing with the Packers. The news was shared by Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.
Eric Wilson, the new addition of the Minnesota Vikings
Wilsonās first stint with the Vikings
Wilson spent three years playing for the Minnesota franchise, having joined in 2017 as an undrafted free agent. His first stint with the Vikings lasted four years, during which the 30-year-old veteran linebacker recorded 234 tackles, eight sacks, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in 64 games with the team.
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In the 2021 season, Wilson left Minnesota to play for the Houston Texans and the Green Bay Packers, where he stayed for the last three seasons. After two years as a backup, he became a starting player for the Packers last campaign, playing in 12 of the 17 games in the 2024 NFL, recording 72 tackles and two sacks.
