Ranking Aaron Rodgers' remaining options for 2025: Vikings out, so who's left? Exploring pros, cons of others

The former NFL MVP has a big decision to make

All indications are Aaron Rodgers was holding out hope the Minnesota Vikings might relive history and, just as they did with Brett Favre years ago, make him the next former Green Bay Packers star to suit up in purple. After discussing the possibility internally, however, the Vikings aren't interested in granting his wish, with plans to roll with 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy, who sat out his entire rookie season.

So where does that leave Rodgers, who's 41 and entering his 21st NFL season? Without an obvious home, for the time being. There are some remaining quarterback-needy teams, yes, but do any of them register as home run destinations for a former MVP? The Vikings drew Rodgers' apparent interest for a reason: They were one of the few clubs with quarterback uncertainty and a genuinely attractive infrastructure.

Now that they're seemingly out of the picture, instead committed to adding other veteran insurance for McCarthy, here are Rodgers' top options for 2025, plus reasons he might lean toward each: