One of the leading theories throughout Aaron Rodgers’ lengthy decision process for the 2025 season was the idea that he could be holding out for a better team or situation. The Minnesota Vikings were at the center of that rumor, but it turns out another team may have come closer to stealing Rodgers away from his eventual landing spot in Pittsburgh.
“The interesting thing here is Mike Tomlin pretty much has Matthew Stafford to thank that Aaron Rodgers [is] there,” Jay Glazer said via FOX NFL Kickoff. “Let me explain this. Early on in the offseason, it didn’t look like Matthew Stafford and the Rams were going to be able to work a deal out at that time.