When it was announced that the Minnesota Vikings were allowing former quarterback Sam Darnold to try his luck in free agency, it felt like the team was ready to move on to 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy.
Then, the New York Jets decided that it was to move on from Aaron Rodgers, sending the entire NFL into a frenzy over where Rodgers' next home would be.
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There was a lot of discussion that Minnesota could be the next destination. However, now, that may not be the case.
πππ©πππ’π£ππ‘π: Vikings not pursuing Aaron Rodgers; team has rejected trade calls surrounding J.J. McCarthy, per @TomPelisserohttps://t.co/XOUEZf88E5 pic.twitter.com/JzgCO2Q9bI
β Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 19, 2025
NFL insider Tom Pelissero has reported that the Vikings are not pursuing Rodgers and that the team is ready to hand the keys to McCarthy.
McCarthy missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury. However, the team appears to have all the faith in the world in their 2024 draft pick.
Nothing related to Minnesota has altered Aaron Rodgersβ timeline. One source monitoring Rodgersβ potential decision about the 2025 season said this morning that the free-agent QB still βis in no rush at all.β pic.twitter.com/rSEGoYSX0M
β Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2025
However, NFL insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the decision made by the Vikings has not altered Rodgers' timeline on his decision for the 2025 season.
Many times, the future Hall of Fame quarterback has been outspoken about staying out of the spotlight. However, he continues to find himself staring right back at it.
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins. / Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
There's a reason we see Rodgers on the Pat McAfee show. There's a reason his last decision on where to play was in the headlines for what seemed like an eternity.
The former Jets quarterback loves the attention, and if he would just announce his heel turn like John Cena, he may get more respect from NFL fans.
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