Overview

• Aaron Rodgers, released by the Jets on March 12, 2025, is a free agent for the first time in his 20-year NFL career.
• The Pittsburgh Steelers are considered the leading contender to sign Rodgers, with recent reports linking him to their roster upgrades, including wide receiver D.K. Metcalf.
• The Minnesota Vikings have shown interest in Rodgers but are prioritizing the development of second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who missed the 2024 season due to a torn meniscus.
• Packers head coach Matt LaFleur commented that Rodgers joining the Vikings would evoke parallels to Brett Favre's career path and be 'a hell of a story.'
• Rodgers' disappointing two-season stint with the Jets included a torn Achilles in 2023 and a 5-12 record in 2024, raising questions about his future performance as he approaches his 42nd birthday.