Aaron Rodgers and the Minnesota Vikings have been linked to each other ever since the New York Jets decided to release him over a month ago. It was widely reported that Minnesota was actually Rodgers’ destination of choice. However, Minnesota wants to take their franchise and place it in the hands of J.J. McCarthy.
Now there are reports surfacing that Minnesota may reconsider signing Rodgers on one condition.
Vikings Will Reportedly Sign Aaron Rodgers On One Significant Occasion (Breaking)
Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during the warm up before kick off against Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during the warm up before kick off against Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings are Aaron Rodgers’ preferred landing spot, but the NFC North team will only sign him under one condition:
The Pittsburgh Steelers remain the front-runners to land the 41-year-old quarterback, with head coach Mike Tomlin and owner Art Rooney II publicly expressing optimism that they’ll get a deal done with the four-time MVP.
Pittsburgh’s two starting quarterbacks of 2024, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, signed with the New York Giants and New York Jets, respectively. The Steelers brought back old friend Mason Rudolph in free agency, but it’s hard to envision a playoff team entering 2025 with a career backup as their starting QB:
According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, the Vikings would only sign Aaron Rodgers if J.J. McCarthy shows with “overwhelming evidence” that he’s not ready to start. The 2024 first-round pick missed his entire rookie year recovering from surgery on a torn meniscus:
“McCarthy would have to demonstrate overwhelming evidence this spring that he will not be ready to play this season, either because of an injury or a complete reversal of the skills and aptitude he demonstrated during his short time in training camp last summer. Consider Rodgers a break-the-glass option in case of an emergency. Otherwise, the Vikings are committed to their plan of getting McCarthy onto the field for the 2025 season.”
Sam Darnold had a career year for the Vikings in 2024, leading them to 14 wins and a Wild Card berth. Darnold left Minny and signed a lucrative three-year pact with the Seattle Seahawks worth $100.5 million.
Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; New York Jets Offensive linesman Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) checks the play Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) calls in the 3rd Quarter against Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; New York Jets Offensive linesman Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) checks the play Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) calls in the 3rd Quarter against Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images
While Rodgers may have had a down year last year record wise, he still put up respectable numbers:
Sep 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and center Josh Myers (71) and guard Jon Runyan (76) in action before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and center Josh Myers (71) and guard Jon Runyan (76) in action before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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