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Vikings Rumors: 4 Quarterbacks That Could Replace J.J. McCarthy In 2026

1. Aaron Rodgers

It’s time to fulfill the prophecy. Aaron Rodgers no longer plays at an MVP level, but he is still a starting-caliber quarterback with some juice left in his tank. The Brett Favre comparisons are obvious, but there are legitimate reasons for the Vikings to pursue the four-time NFL MVP.

For one, he’s still a good quarterback. Despite playing in a poor scheme and only having one real weapon in D.K. Metcalf, the quarterback has completed 66.4% of his passes for 1,969 yards, 19 touchdowns, and seven interceptions during his 10 healthy starts. This level of play should propel an otherwise-stacked Vikings roster to the playoffs. As an added bonus, he’s a free agent, so Minnesota won’t have to forfeit a draft pick for his services. While the 42-year-old isn’t a long-term fix, he’s a great short-term option that could bring this team on a deep playoff run.

Aaron Rodgers Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) scrambles away from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) in the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Steelers led 10-6 at halftime.

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