According to The Athletic, Aaron Rodgers might decide to retire from the NFL if things don’t go his way during free agency.
As the ex-MVP player is said to be mulling over deals from the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, his preference leans towards joining the Minnesota Vikings as reported by the source.
If Rodgers fails to receive an offer from Minnesota, he might choose to retire.
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The Vikings have an opportunity for a seasoned quarterback following last year's starting QB, Sam Darnold, who inked a deal elsewhere. Seattle Seahawks However, Minnesota also boasts former Michigan National Champion J.J. McCarthy, who was selected as the team’s first-round pick in the 2024 draft.
At 41 years of age, Rodgers is not seen as a long-term option for any squad.
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Famed NFL agent Leigh Steinberg, who has represented numerous Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks, told Fox News Digital that he sees Minnesota as a "promising match" for Rodgers at this point in his career. This assessment is largely based on McCarthy’s involvement, whom he could potentially mentor, along with the team's readiness to compete soon.
As Aaron might play for only one more season or perhaps extend up to two seasons at most, this isn’t a long-term answer; rather, it’s a short-term fix of about one to two years," explained Steinberg. "Therefore, he could join a team that is already strong but requires just that final touch to reach excellence. In such an environment, he would also be able to guide a developing young quarterback.
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Steinberg thinks that a team lacking immediate championship contention and devoid of a promising young quarterback wouldn’t be an ideal match. The Giants fall into this category. Despite having a winning record last season, the Steelers can't be guaranteed to maintain their success this year, plus they lack a developing rookie QB on their roster.
"Taking on a quarterback who isn’t well-received by his current team might not lead to a more favorable outcome," according to Steinberg.
Should Rodgers ultimately receive an offer from the Vikings and decide to join them, his professional journey would mirror that of his predecessor at the Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre. Similar to Favre, Rodgers has primarily been associated with the Packers throughout most of his career, claiming a Super Bowl victory prior to being dealt to the New York Jets. Afterward, Favre concluded his playing days with the Minnesota Vikings over his last couple of seasons.
Favre gave guidance to Rodgers and urged him to join the Vikings when he was interviewed on Fox News Channel’s "The Will Cain Show" on Tuesday.
You should definitely consider signing with them," Favre advised. "They have an excellent football squad. Their roster is stacked across nearly every position. Last season, they secured a playoff spot. Additionally, they boast a massive and dedicated fan following, similar to the Green Bay Packers. Should the chance arise, this would be a great environment for achieving victory.
Sure enough, you have to face the Packers next.
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Original article source: Aaron Rodgers might call it quits if he doesn't receive an offer from a particular team, according to reports.