Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future in doubt: Why the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers may pass on the former MVP

Not too long ago, Aaron Rodgers was one of the most feared quarterbacks in the NFL. A four-time MVP, a Super Bowl champion, and a future Hall of Famer, he was the kind of player who could single-handedly change a franchise’s fate. Now? He’s just hoping for a phone call.

Aaron Rodgers reportedly wants to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, but they don’t seem eager to bring him in. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported that Rodgers directly told the Vikings he’d like to join them, yet they’ve chosen to move forward with rookie J.J. McCarthy instead. Minnesota’s front office isn’t budging, with GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah making it clear where the team stands, stating, 'Right now … we’re happy with our [QB] room
With Russell Wilson signing with the Giants, Rodgers’ options are dwindling. If it isn’t Minnesota, Pittsburgh looks like his only remaining landing spot. So, how did things reach this point?

Rodgers isn’t just any free agent. He’s one of the most talented quarterbacks the league has ever seen. But that doesn’t mean teams are lining up for him.
The biggest reason? His Achilles injury. Rodgers played just four snaps last season before tearing his Achilles. At 41 years old, teams are wary of how well he can recover and whether he can truly play at a high level again.

Then there’s the locker room factor. Rodgers has never shied away from speaking his mind, and some teams may be concerned about how he fits into their culture. Minnesota has a young quarterback in McCarthy, and throwing Rodgers into the mix could create unnecessary tension.
And finally, the system fit. The Vikings have a new direction with McCarthy, and Pittsburgh still has Kenny Pickett. Neither team seems desperate enough to roll the dice on Rodgers.
Rodgers is a legend, but the NFL is a ruthless business. If Minnesota and Pittsburgh pass on him, he may have to wait for a training camp injury to get another shot. If no one calls? This might be how it ends—one of the greatest QBs of all time, left waiting for a chance that may never come.