Is it happening? Is Aaron Rodgers going to complete the Brett Favre arc?
The arc, which begins in Green Bay and travels to New York before ending in Minnesota, is one step from completion and Rodgers just so happens to be free to sign with any team he desires. And with rumors swirling that Sam Darnold is, according to Tom Pelissero, "not expected" back with the Vikings, there's suddenly a Rodgers-to-Minnesota pulse.
It's faint, but Fox Sports insider Mike Garafolo can hear it.
"Last night appears to have been the start of some QB chaos," Garafolo began in an X post Saturday morning. "If Daniel Jones doesn’t remain with the [Vikings], that will make it even more chaotic, as Aaron Rodgers could be in play in Minnesota, which would then force the [Giants] to turn to Plan C."
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport can hear the Rodgers-to-Minnesota pulse, too, calling the Vikings a "dark horse" to sign him. The Athletic's Dianna Russini also hears it, saying the Vikings will try to sign Jones but could turn to Rodgers.
As free agency approaches, the QB carousel is beginning to spin:
◽️ Decision makers around the league expect Sam Darnold to end up in Seattle on a multi-year deal
◽️ Minnesota will attempt to pivot and sign Daniel Jones, who is receiving interest from the Colts
◽️ The Vikings… pic.twitter.com/wu8NHBg4dW
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 8, 2025
With Geno Smith headed to the #Raiders, the fallout is dramatic:
— The #Seahawks turn their attention to Sam Darnold, which means..
— The #Vikings time with Darnold is likely over as they turn their eyes to Daniel Jones, though…
— Daniel Jones has options, with Minnesota and the… https://t.co/HbpxgWyMO2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2025
Last night appears to have been the start of some QB chaos. If Daniel Jones doesn’t remain with the #Vikings, that will make it even more chaotic, as Aaron Rodgers could be in play in Minnesota, which would then force the #Giants to turn to Plan C…
Lots to play out next week. https://t.co/TcyMTvVd9I
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 8, 2025
"Last year’s first-round pick, J.J. McCarthy, is expected to be cleared to practice this spring after missing his rookie season because of meniscus surgery," Pelissero wrote on X. "With Darnold on the way out, McCarthy’s time could be coming sooner than later. But they still want to add a veteran."
Daniel Jones would make a ton of sense in Minnesota. He signed with the Vikings after the Giants released him last season, so he has foundational knowledge of head coach Kevin O'Connell's playbook. He could hit the ground running alongside J.J. McCarthy and either compete for the starting job or spend the year as McCarthy's mentor.
But other teams could come calling for Jones. For example, multiple insiders have cited the Indianapolis Colts as a team that's interested in acquiring Jones to pair with Anthony Richardson, who has struggled through two seasons after being selected fourth overall in the 2023 draft.
