Vikings Not Ruling Out Adding Aaron Rodgers

Vikings Not Ruling Out Adding Aaron Rodgers

3 weeks ago

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the Minnesota Vikings decision-makers are still evaluating all of their options at quarterback, including the possibility of signing free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers. The four-time MVP is intrigued by the idea of playing in Minnesota, where he'd get to play his old team, the Green Bay Packers, twice a year. However, the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is primarily choosing between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants after being officially labeled a post-June 1 cut by the New York Jets on Wednesday. Rodgers' decision is reportedly not about money at all but rather team fit. Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones both left Minnesota in free agency, leaving last year's first-rounder, J.J. McCarthy (knee) as the likely starter in Week 1, so bringing in Rodgers at this juncture could be sending the wrong message to the next franchise signal-caller. However, the Vikings do value QB depth and have said before they won't push McCarthy to start if he's not completely ready.

Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini