Although the Minnesota Vikings informed Aaron Rodgers that they are not currently interested in signing him, a new report from Alec Lewis confirms that head coach Kevin O’Connell did actually consider the veteran as an option to compete with J.J. McCarthy.
“Once O’Connell learned of Rodgers’ interest, executives and coaches evaluated Rodgers’ film from the 2024 season late into the night. Staffers spoke with one another for hours about all of the dynamics: how McCarthy would feel about the move, how Rodgers would fit into the Vikings’ culture, what the optics would look like and how O’Connell would blend his schematic philosophies with Rodgers’ preferences.”
However, in the end, the Super Bowl champion quarterback did not sign a contract with Minnesota, and now it seems that his only alternatives are the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants.
Will Vikings sign Aaron Rodgers?
No. The Vikings will not be signing Aaron Rodgers in the near future, but according to multiple reports, the quarterback could wait as a free agent until August, thinking that J.J. McCarthy might fail in training camp or preseason.
Lewis mentioned that many people within the organization were convinced that Rodgers was ready to lead an offense with names like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
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“Many within the building supported the idea of adding Rodgers, thinking he could still operate at a high level, especially in the pocket. Some saw a roster built to win for 2025 and McCarthy, a second-year player emerging from a knee injury with only one preseason game under his belt, as a less-than-certain option.”
