The Vikings just made one thing super clear—J.J. McCarthy is their guy. Even though he missed his rookie year with a knee injury, Minnesota is shutting down any trade talk and rolling with him as QB1. They’re looking to bring in a veteran for depth, but Aaron Rodgers? Yeah, that’s not happening. The four-time MVP, fresh off his release from the Jets, has reportedly been eyeing the Vikings, but the team isn’t interested. With McCarthy locked in, Rodgers’ shot at landing in Minnesota is pretty much dead.
At 41, Rodgers is still figuring out his next move, with teams like the Steelers and Giants supposedly in the mix. But with the Vikings fully committed to developing McCarthy instead of going for a short-term fix, Rodgers will have to look elsewhere. Now, the big question is—how Minnesota builds around their young QB and who they bring in as a backup? Meanwhile, Rodgers’ waiting game continues, and the clock is ticking on where he’ll end up next.
The #Vikings have rejected multiple trade calls on J.J. McCarthy, telling other teams they’re moving forward with him as their quarterback, sources say.
The team plans to add a veteran. But they’re not pursuing Aaron Rodgers at this time. McCarthy now enters the offseason as… pic.twitter.com/oPf6DIvQpj
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2025
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