The Minnesota Vikings rumor mill has gone from newsworthy to downright confusing as the offseason has worn on. After not bringing back Sam Darnold, it looked certain that the team would be elevating last year’s rookie,

The Minnesota Vikings are giving the keys to the offense to J.J. McCarthy and putting the brakes on their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers, according to a report Tuesday morning, but they are still in the market for a veteran backup quarterback. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter thinks one familiar name could be a perfect option: Kirk Cousins.

It was initially reported on Wednesday morning that the Minnesota Vikings are "not pursuing" quarterback Aaron Rodgers in free agency. Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports and Dianna Russini of The Athletic later clarified that the Vikings are "simply not making a decision at this time" as 2024 first-round draft pick J.