Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not join the Minnesota Vikings in 2025, and it could take some time before his next team is revealed.
According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Minnesota decisively dismissed Rodgers’ free agency on Wednesday, March 19.
“The [Vikings] have declined several trade inquiries regarding J.J. McCarthy, informing other teams they will proceed with him as their quarterback, sources revealed,” Pelissero reported via an X post. “The team intends to bring in an experienced player.” However, they are not currently targeting Aaron Rodgers. McCarthy is now heading into the offseason as the primary quarterback.
“Nothing concerning Minnesota has changed Aaron Rodgers’ schedule,” Schefter shared on X. A source tracking Rodgers’ possible choice regarding the 2025 season mentioned this morning that the free-agent quarterback is still “not in any hurry at all.”
“Nothing related to Minnesota has altered Aaron Rodgers’ timeline,” Schefter posted to X. “One source monitoring Rodgers’ potential decision about the 2025 season said this morning that the free-agent QB still “is in no rush at all.”
Steelers leader and standout defender Cam Heyward criticized Rodgers on Tuesday for prolonging his decision regarding Pittsburgh.
“Either you wish to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t.” It’s straightforward. “That’s the pitch,” Heyward mentioned on his podcast “Not Just Football.” “If you want me to hire, that’s the hiring pitch.” Pittsburgh Steelers. If you wish to join, then let it be. If you choose not to, it doesn’t bother me.
Minnesota was Rodgers’ preferred option and acted as the rationale for the quarterback delaying his decision on accepting or rejecting ongoing offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.
Additionally on Wednesday, Adam Schefter from ESPN shared that the Vikings’ choice will not hasten Rodgers’ decision, which is unfavorable for both Pittsburgh and New York as they work to build solid rosters.