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Aaron Rodgers’ future remains uncertain, and NFL legends are already speculating about his destination for the 2025 season. The most coveted quarterback in free agency is at the center of attention, a...
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The Minnesota Vikings are moving forward without Aaron Rodgers in their plans. With J.J. McCarthy as their quarterback and a stacked offense, team ownership believes they have everything they need to chase a Super Bowl.
Why has Aaron Rodgers not signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers yet, despite obvious interest from both sides? Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a theory, and it is that Rodgers still wants to wait and see what the Minnesota Vikings will do.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur commented Tuesday on the possibility of former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers signing with the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings in free agency. Speaking to reporters at the league meetings in Palm Beach, Florida, LaFleur said the following about the idea of Rodgers donning Vikings purple:
LaFleur was Rodgers's head coach from 2019 until the Packers traded him to the New York Jets in 2023. The duo led Green Bay to two NFC Championship Game appearances but the team went 8–9 in their final season together, prompting a split.
Though it's a long shot, here's why Aaron Rodgers winding up a Viking "would be a hell of a story" according to his former Packers coach.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter (h/t ESPN's Brooke Pryor ), Rodgers was at the Steelers' facility for six hours last week. The two sides agreed to stay in touch, and it was described as a positive meeting, but it hasn't led to a contract yet.
WATCH: Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf hold throwing session as unsigned QB and Steelers continue dialogue
Rodgers and Metcalf met at UCLA for their on-field workout, per NFL Media, as the longtime quarterback works to "check all the boxes" as a free agent. News of their meetup comes hours after Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Pittsburgh's interest in Rodgers, who's been unsigned since his release from the New York Jets early this month.