THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS have made their final decision on Aaron Rodgers.
The franchise has been in the market for a quarterback due to the injury to JJ McCarthy.
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McCarthy, 22, suffered a season-ending knee injury before the start of the 2024 season.
This has led to links that the Vikings could make a move for Rodgers this offseason.
The 41-year-old veteran is a free agent following his exit from the New York Jets.
He has been heavily tipped with a switch to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the deal has dragged on.
But it appears that the Vikings will be sticking with McCarthy after his recent declaration.
Then star has insisted that the midwestern team can “lean” on him in the 2025 season.
He said via Sporting News: “I know I’m ready to start.
“Because of all the work I’ve put in and just the confidence in my skills and abilities and just being able to do my job.
“And to simplify things to the best of my ability every single day.
“And just to take it one day at a time, one play at a time.
NFL important dates 2025 season
March 12 – Free Agency begins
April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header
January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season
February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
“And I have a tremendous coaching staff, a tremendous group of guys around me that I can lean on and they can lean on me.”
The No.10 overall pick in 2024 also revealed that he lost a shocking 25-30 pounds during his recovery from the injury.
He has since put the weight back on and is back to 215 pounds.
He added: “It was just the combination of not moving at all, not working out.
“I’m somebody that needs to work out in order to put on weight.
“It’s amazing how fast it kind of peaks and valleys, but I’m feeling like I’m in a really comfortable spot and just kind of maintain it from here.”
