The New York Giants are heading into 2025 with a major question mark at the quarterback position, with the only two currently on the roster being Tim Boyle and Tommy DeVito.
Of course, though, there are still quite a few options left in free agency, with one of the most coveted being four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers.
The chances of the Giants actually being able to land him seemed like a longshot, though, with Michael Silver, Dianna Russini, and Alec Lewis of The Athletic reporting that Rodgers was "hoping to sign with the [Minnesota] Vikings."
However, that plan may have blown up because on Wednesday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero revealed that Minnesota is "not pursuing Aaron Rodgers at this time."
The #Vikings have rejected multiple trade calls on J.J. McCarthy, telling other teams they're moving forward with him as their quarterback, sources say.
The team plans to add a veteran. But they're not pursuing Aaron Rodgers at this time. McCarthy now enters the offseason as… pic.twitter.com/oPf6DIvQpj
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2025
That now narrows Rodgers' list of potential suitors to the Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, who both have "standing offers" for the 41-year-old quarterback, per ESPN's Jordan Raanan.
After an abysmal 2024 season, going 3-14 and ranking 31st in points per game (16.1) and 30th in total yards per game (310.3), it's clear that head coach Brian Daboll needs a major change to the offense.
Rodgers, who is coming off a solid season for the New York Jets, completing 368-of-584 passes for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 90.5 passer rating, could be the spark to help ignite that change if the Giants can land him.
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This story was originally published March 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM.