Could we finally be about to get some movement on the QB carousel?
With the news that the Minnesota Vikings have decided not to pursue Aaron Rodgers “at this time,” we may finally be about to get a break in the NFL’s veteran quarterback logjam. That could finally bring come clarity to the question of who will be at quarterback for the New York Giants in 2025.
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday morning that the Vikings will move forward with 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy as their QB1, and will add a veteran backup quarterback after losing both Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones in free agency.
Rodgers, who has apparently been the apple of the Giants’ eye in their search for a veteran quarterback, had been said to prefer Minnesota if he was going to continue his Hall of Fame career.
The Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers remain as the primary suitors for the 41-year-old Rodgers.
The Steelers, a playoff team a year ago coached by Mike Tomlin, seem like a more logical destination than the Giants, a 3-14 team a year ago with a coach and general manager on the hot seat entering the season.
Josina Anderson reported Tuesday night that the Steelers feel they are “getting closer” to having a resolution to their quarterback situation.
Russell Wilson quarterbacked the Steelers a year ago and is also a free agent of interest to the Giants. It seems right now that If Rodgers chooses the Steelers, or chooses not to play at all rather than join the Giants, the 37-year-old Wilson would be the Giants’ next logical target.
Wilson visited the Giants last week. Wilson, though, has also received interest from the Cleveland Browns.
What if the Giants lose out on both Rodgers and Wilson? The Giants have hosted both Joe Flacco and Jameis Winston for visits and were expected to hold a call with Mason Rudolph before he signed with the Steelers.
The Giants are also likely to target a quarterback high in the draft. Whether one they want will be available at No. 3 is the question.
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