Aaron Rodgers hasn't taken a snap for the Green Bay Packers since 2022, but let's be honest-Packers fans are still keeping tabs on his every move. The intrigue surrounding Rodgers has only intensified, especially with those persistent links to division rival Minnesota.
Now, at this stage, Rodgers heading to the Vikings might not be the game-changer it once was. But according to a recent update, it seems that scenario is unlikely. Aditi Kinkhabwala from CBS Sports shared some insights on 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh about Rodgers' potential plans this offseason.
"Speaking with those close to him, the consensus is that his return to play is highly unlikely," Kinkhabwala revealed. "Conversations with people who were with him throughout the year, including his exit from the Steelers, suggest he's more likely to hang up his cleats than make a comeback."
If these reports hold true, it appears Rodgers might be ready to step away from the game. Since his trade from the Packers in 2023, things haven't exactly gone smoothly.
Injuries marred his first year with the Jets, and even when healthy in 2024, the team's struggles continued. In 2025, he joined the Steelers, helped them reach the playoffs, but they were soundly defeated by the Texans.
With former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy now leading the Steelers, there's a potential reunion on the cards if Rodgers decides to return. But let's face it, at 42 and soon turning 43, he's not the quarterback he was during his prime in Green Bay.
Rodgers will eventually have to call it a day, and it seems we're edging closer to that moment. Packers fans might find some amusement in the fact that Vikings fans could be disappointed by this news.
Looks like Minnesota might have to stick with J.J. McCarthy after all.