AARON RODGERS’ future remains unclear – after Minnesota Vikings’ latest announcement.
Rodgers, 41, is a free agent after New York Jets released the Hall of Famer.
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Aaron Rodgers might now be pondering over two choicesCredit: AP
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Vikings have given current quarterback JJ McCarthy a major boostCredit: AP
And the Vikings are one of the two franchises most strongly linked with recruiting the legendary quarterback.
But now Minnesota appear to have shut the door on such a move.
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has made it plain the Vikings plan to use J.J. McCarthy as their starting QB this year.
That’s likely to leave Rodgers with a stark choice between Pittsburgh Steelers and retirement.
Brett Rypien is the only other quarterback on the Vikings roster.
The 28-year-old is now with his sixth NFL franchise – but might not be seen as the ideal back-up for McCarthy.
That means the Vikings are tipped to bring in another signal caller.
But Adofo-Mensah has given little away in public.
He said: “We’re gonna focus on, as my staff always does, the best opportunities there.
“We’re not going to rush it either way. But we’re mindful of it.”
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Meanwhile, Rodgers has stressed he won’t be rushed into informing Steelers of his intentions.
The four-time NFL MVP said: “This entire time I haven’t felt like I’ve owed anyone any sort of decision at any point.”
But he stressed he has been “up front” with Steelers after meeting head coach Mike Tomlin – and accepts they might move on without him.
Rodgers added: “I’ll set it all straight. From the jump, I’m in a different phase of my life.
“I’m 41, I’m in a serious relationship, I have personal commitments I’ve made… and people in my inner circle battling difficult stuff.
“To make a commitment to a team is a big thing.”