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Vikings Commit to J.J. McCarthy as Aaron Rodgers Joins Steelers

The team views McCarthy’s rookie contract as a cap-saving advantage for roster upgrades.

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on in the second quarter of the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Overview

  • Minnesota passed on signing Aaron Rodgers and named McCarthy the starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
  • Rodgers signed a one-year, $13.6 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending speculation he would land in Minnesota.
  • Coach Kevin O’Connell pledged to tailor the offense to McCarthy’s strengths and accelerate his on-field development.
  • General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah highlighted McCarthy’s rookie deal as a cap-saving tool for bolstering the offense.
  • Minnesota has framed the next three seasons as a championship window to prove McCarthy’s long-term franchise value.