Looks like the quarterback carousel is spinning faster than ever with Aaron Rodgers at the center of it. The Minnesota Vikings have been on everyone’s radar as a potential landing spot for Rodgers, but over the weekend, some clearer skies broke through the rumor clouds.

CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones dropped a key insight, suggesting that while Rodgers might be a fit for the Vikings, it’d be more of a short-term gig. After all, they’ve got J.J.

McCarthy warming up in the bullpen.

Despite conjectures swirling about, the Vikings never really seemed like the frontrunners to snag the four-time MVP. The plot thickened with reports from Michael Silver, Dianna Russini, and Alec Lewis suggesting Rodgers might bypass offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants, hinting at the possibility of hanging up his cleats instead.

“The Steelers and Giants have kept tabs on Rodgers, waiting in the wings while he figures out his options with the Vikings,” noted the team from The Athletic. Well, the curtain has fallen on that particular drama.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero spilled on Wednesday that the Vikings are tapping out of the Rodgers sweepstakes. They’re setting their sights on McCarthy as the starting QB for the 2025 season.

Pelissero laid it out plainly: “The #Vikings have been fielding trade calls about J.J. McCarthy, but they’re standing firm with him as their future.

They’re open to adding a seasoned player to their mix, but as it stands, Aaron Rodgers isn’t on their radar. McCarthy is stepping into the offseason as QB1.”

It’s maybe not the news Aaron wanted, but clarity is key in a league where decisions can pivot on a dime. With Minnesota bowing out, Rodgers now faces a choice: roll the dice with the Steelers or Giants, or make peace with the thought of retirement. The clock is ticking, and the NFL world’s eyes are glued to Rodgers’ next move.