Report: Aaron Rodgers possibility 'all but dead' for the Minnesota Vikings

Another signal that Minnesota is comfortable moving forward with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback.

Dec 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Like a mail carrier, we show up at your door almost every day of the week and sometimes the things we drop off are junk. In Vikings land, the equivalent to junk mail are stories about Aaron Rodgers.

Today's junk comes from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who said on SportsCenter Sunday that Minnesota considers the Rodgers possibility "all but dead" at this point in the offseason.

"The Minnesota Vikings, is [Rodgers] waiting them out? That is sort of a lingering question out there, but when I talked to people with the Vikings, this is all but dead for them, essentially," Fowler said. "Maybe if he's available later in the summer they would revisit, but that just seems unlikely at this point, so it's Steelers, retirement or bust."

Breaking down the #Titans #Browns and #Giants options coming out of the pro day circuit, via @JayHarrisESPN on @SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/LxPzc5tWqL

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 6, 2025

Fowler is hearing that the Steelers "remain optimistic" that Rodgers will sign with them in the near future, while NFL Network's Ian Rapoport pointed out Monday that the Steelers would prefer to know before draft so they're not feeling pressure to select a quarterback with a high draft pick.

For what it's worth, Rapoport said the Vikings are moving "full steam" ahead with McCarthy, which is another signal that the Rodgers junk mail will stop coming to Minnesotans doors in the very near future.

From @GMFB: As we wait for Aaron Rodgers... what's the latest? pic.twitter.com/pTfCHO69oS

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 7, 2025