Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings decided to move forward with J.J. McCarthy as their quarterback for the upcoming NFL season, passing on the opportunity to sign Aaron Rodgers.

The Minnesota Vikings could not be more confident in JJ McCarthy at quarterback, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. McCarthy will be the starter in 2025 in what Fowler described as a “three year window” to win a championship.

Early on in the NFL offseason, the Minnesota Vikings were linked quite often to future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While the rumors were there and the team did look into the option, the Vikings chose not to pursue signing him.