Vikings pass on Aaron Rodgers over quarterback trade concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings opted not to pursue quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the 2025 season, reportedly due to fears that J.J. McCarthy might demand a trade. After Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones left the team, the Vikings retained McCarthy and Brett Rypien. Despite Rodgers' successful season with Pittsburgh, team management cited concerns over fit and McCarthy's potential trade request as key factors in their decision. McCarthy struggled during the 2025 season, ultimately leading to his recent trade to the New York Giants.
- •Vikings rejected Rodgers for 2025 season after Darnold and Jones left.
- •Management feared McCarthy would request a trade if Rodgers joined.
- •McCarthy faced accuracy issues early in the season.
- •Vikings traded McCarthy to the Giants this week.
- •Rodgers signed with the Steelers in June 2025.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Report reveals stunning reason Vikings passed on Aaron Rodgers
"The Vikings could've had Aaron Rodgers playing quarterback in 2025. Instead, they rejected the four-time MVP, partly out of fear that J.J. McCarthy would request a trade.
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