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All QB bets are reportedly off<\/a> for the Minnesota Vikings QB search this offseason. That\u2019s a far cry from how they operated this time last year, when Vikings brass turned their noses up at worthwhile veteran quarterbacks \u2014 including Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers and (Super Bowl champ) Sam Darnold<\/a> \u2014 before settling for Sam Howell.<\/p>\n Those past QB mistakes recently cost Kwesi Adofo-Mensah his GM job<\/a> \u2014 a wake-up call for coaches and executives throughout the organization \u2014 which explains the sudden sense of urgency coming out of Eagan<\/p>\n On Wednesday, Kevin Seifert (ESPN)<\/a> got on KFAN radio<\/a> with veteran drivetime host Dan Barreiro<\/a>, who used Kevin to get a read on how the Vikings might view specific QBs, with free agency right around the corner.<\/p>\n Aaron Rodgers + Minnesota Vikings back on the map<\/p>\n The entire segment<\/a> is worth a listen. But when Barreiro got got to Aaron Rodgers, the conversation turned even more interesting. While most around the league have already retired Rodgers or put him back in Pittsburgh, the seasoned NFL insider believes a move to Minnesota is still very much on the table.<\/p>\n According to Seifert, there are enough high-ranking people at TCO Performance Center who remain big fans of Rodgers. Thus, \u201cI can\u2019t rule that one out\u201d, he told Barreiro.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cI mean, there\u2019s still some people in the building, I think, who are fans [of Rodgers]\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPeople have said, \u2018Well, if Rodgers is going to play next year, it\u2019ll be with the Steelers because of Mike McCarthy.\u2019 And I do think that they have managed to patch up whatever was plaguing them at the end of their time together in Green Bay. But I don\u2019t know if that\u2019s a lock.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t know if Aaron Rodgers wants to play at all. I don\u2019t know if he knows, if he wants to play it all. But I think there\u2019s probably some people in the [Vikings\u2019] building who still feel like they\u2019d be better off doing that. So I wouldn\u2019t rule that one out.\u201d<\/p>\n Kevin Seifert \u2013 KFAN Radio<\/a><\/p>\n For those who think that Aaron Rodgers is too old to provide a stable bridge season in Minnesota, it\u2019s worth noting that last year, at age 41<\/a>, he started 16 games, completing 65.7% of his passes for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.<\/p>\n That\u2019s in a non-KOC offense. Why do you think Rodgers waited so long<\/a> for the Minnesota Vikings to make their quarterback decision last offseason, before begrudgingly<\/a> inking a one-year deal in Pittsburgh? Well, it\u2019s a new year and O\u2019Connell has more say in the situation than he ever has before.<\/p>\n Why signing Aaron Rodgers makes sense for Vikings and JJ McCarthy<\/p>\n Thus, it\u2019s no surprise that the Vikings might be interested in kicking the tires on Aaron Rodgers again. Believe it or not \u2014 of all the QB options Kevin O\u2019Connell has in front of him this offseason \u2014 his old Cal pal is probably the most JJ McCarthy-friendly.<\/p>\n Not only would Rodgers be able to see open receivers and win more games, but he would provide JJ McCarthy with a quarterback therapist who\u2019s literally seen it all, both on and off the field, and one who is happy to teach at this point in his career.<\/p>\n One thing I\u2019ll say about Aaron Rodgers is he came in and was a better mentor and leader to Will Howard and Mason Rudolph than Ben ever was.<\/p>\n \u2014 Zach (@ZPSteelers2) February 11, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Problem with a look, question over a read, haunted by how you answered a reporter\u2019s question \u2014 there\u2019s no QB the Minnesota Vikings could bring in who has seen more and done more than Aaron Rodgers.<\/p>\n But if you are JJ McCarthy\u2019s representation, you want Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings more than anyone else. Because, at 42 years old<\/a>, he represents ZERO threat to the 23-year-old<\/a>\u2018s future as MN Vikings franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n In fact, if I am McCarthy\u2019s agent, I\u2019d be in O\u2019Connell\u2019s ear incessantly right now, cheerleading for them to sign Aaron Rodgers. When you take a step back, the Vikings\u2019 other top options \u2014 Kyler Murray<\/a> (28<\/a>), Daniel Jones (28<\/a>), Mac Jones (27<\/a>), etc \u2014 would be an imminent threat to JJ\u2019s long-term future in Minnesota.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMentioned in this article: Aaron Rodgers<\/a> NFL Offseason<\/a> <\/p>\n More About:Minnesota Vikings<\/a><\/p>\n Add MinnesotaSportsFan as a preferred source on Google. \t\t\t![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/google_preferred_source_badge.png\"){kind=icon}
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