The Vikings are expected to go with their first-round pick from a year ago, J.J. McCarthy, who missed all of last season following knee surgery.

With former Minnesota starter Sam Darnold signing with the Seattle Seahawks, the team is reportedly sticking with McCarthy as their starter. It likely wants to add a veteran to its group, and with Rodgers seemingly out of the conversation, it's moving on to another seasoned QBs.

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly planning to pass on veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers in favor of the team’s promising young talent J.J. McCarthy. Citing league sources, The Athletic reports that the NFL team considered signing Rodgers after he expressed interest,