Jan 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) tackle Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) after St. Brown caught a pass for a first down in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Minnesota Vikings 2025 free agency tracker: Day 1 news and rumors

Originally posted on Minnesota Vikings on SI
By Joe Nelson | Last updated Mar 10, 2025 8:25 AM ET

Are you ready for football March Madness?

The craziness began in full with a flurry of moves on the eve of free agency Sunday, including the Minnesota Vikings re-signing running back Aaron Jones and punter Ryan Wright. Elsewhere, the Bills gave Josh Allen a record-setting contract, the Browns made Myles Garrett the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, and the Seahawks traded D.K. Metcalf to the Steelers.

The legal negotiating window opens at 11 a.m. CT Monday, continuing through the official opening of free agency at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. We'll be tracking the moves and rumors all day Monday.

7:21 a.m. — Aaron Rodgers buzz?

After reporters were in lockstep Saturday that Minnesota could turn to Aaron Rodgers, the latest from Adam Schefter is that Rodgers to the Steelers is in play.

Steelers continue talking to Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, but…Aaron Rodgers has emerged as a quarterback option in Pittsburgh, per league sources.

Rodgers and the Steelers are expected to talk and explore a union. The idea of Rodgers playing for Mike Tomlin is in play. pic.twitter.com/xxv0cbxDff
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2025

7:12 a.m. — Broncos targeting Cam Bynum?

Bynum appears unlikely to return to Minnesota after the Vikings gave safety Theo Jackson a new contract. One to team monitor for his services is Denver, with Broncos insider Mike Klis reporting that the Broncos are expressing interest in the 26-year-old safety.

7:05 a.m. — Raiders making Byron Murphy Jr. a priority?

That's the word from Tashan Reed, who covers the Raiders for the The Athletic. Reed says Murphy "is at the top of the Raiders' list." Read more (subscription required).