New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Minnesota Vikings adding Aaron Rodgers makes sense

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Nov 21, 2024 5:32 PM ET

The Minnesota Vikings are 8-2 entering their Week 12 matchup with the Chicago Bears (4-6) on Sunday. The Vikings have been winning with Sam Darnold and have first-round pick JJ McCarthy, who is missing his entire rookie season due to injury. But could the team add a future Hall of Fame QB?

In a Tuesday repor t by Dianna Russini and Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, Jets owner Woody Johnson was in favor of the team benching Aaron Rodgers following New York’s 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 4. As the Jets enter their bye in Week 12 with a 3-8 record, questions surround Rodgers’ future with New York. After the team fired general manager Joe Douglas this week, Rodgers isn’t expected back in 2025.

Mike Florio with Pro Football Talk believes Rodgers could force his way out of New York this offseason.

“There’s also a chance Rodgers will decide he wants out,” Florio wrote. “To be released. To leave the team, and perhaps to land with a contender that needs a quarterback. (Whether any contender would want him is a different issue.)”

Rodgers could follow in Brett Favre’s footsteps by leaving the Jets for Minnesota. Darnold had a hot start with the Vikings, but he’s struggled in recent weeks. (Although, he played well in a 23-13 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 11.)

Darnold has thrown for 2,387 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season. He’s also had glaring mistakes in 2024, especially the Vikings’ 31-29 loss to the Detroit Lions. He threw three interceptions in Minnesota’s 12-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10.

While Rodgers' season in New York is a career low, the Jets don't have capable offensive minds on their coaching staff. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is a quarterback guru and could help salvage Rodgers' legacy before he decides to hang up his cleats.

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