PITTSBURGH — Minnesota Vikings fans will have to wait until Sept. 28 to see Aaron Rodgers, and it will be as an opponent.

The four-time NFL MVP ended months of “will he or won’t he” speculation by informing coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers he plans to join the team for the 2025 season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because Rodgers has not yet signed a contract.

There had been plenty of teams linked to Rodgers this offseason, including the Vikings, who had conversations with the 41-year-old signal caller.

However, Minnesota appears to be handing over the reins to 22-year-old J.J. McCarthy , who was selected No. 10 overall in 2024. McCarthy is coming off a season-ending k

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