Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets leaves the field after facing the New England Patriots.
The Minnesota Vikings have become a popular speculative destination for potential free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers. His tenure with the New York Jets appears to be ending, and the Vikings could be a fitting landing spot.
Rodgers, 41, is in the driver’s seat of his career amid expectations that the Jets will release him.
“He’s made more money than any NFL player in history right now. That gives him the ability to sit back and be selective about what he does and doesn’t want to do. If there’s a situation that he’s not particularly enthralled with, he doesn’t have to do it,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter told Pat McAfee on the “Pat McAfee Show” on February 10.
“It’s a fluid moving thing, right? You just don’t know. There are seven guys. Is Minnesota, going to lose Sam Darnold? They going to bring him back? Is Sam Darnold gonna go somewhere else?”
“The bit inches closer to reality,” ESPN’s Kevin Seifert posted on X on February 10 in reaction.
The “bit” refers to Hall of Famer Brett Favre’s journey from the Green Bay Packers to the Vikings. Like Favre, the Packers traded Rodgers as the organization shifted its focus toward the future. In both instances, the Packers drafted the QB’s replacements.
Also like Favre, Rodgers’ time with the Jets has not met expectations. Rodgers’ tenure could end unceremoniously, potentially resulting in the four-time MVP joining the Vikings.
Rodgers is heading into the final year of a three-year, $112.5 million contract.
