Aaron Rodgers could retire if he doesn't get offer from specific team: report

Aaron Rodgers still hasn’t signed with a team since being released by the New York Jets. Colin Cowherd discusses Rodgers’ fit with the Steelers and if he could make them contenders.

Aaron Rodgers may choose to retire from the NFL if he doesn't get his way in free agency, according to The Athletic. 

As the former MVP reportedly considers offers from the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, he would prefer to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, according to the outlet. 

If Rodgers doesn't get an offer from Minnesota, he may retire. 

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 14, 2024.  (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The Vikings have an opening for a veteran quarterback after last year's starter, Sam Darnold, signed with the Seattle Seahawks. However, Minnesota also has former Michigan national champion J.J. McCarthy, the team's first-round pick in the 2024 draft. 

Rodgers, at 41 years old, is not considered a long-term solution for any team. 

Famed NFL agent Leigh Steinberg, who has negotiated contracts for multiple Hall of Fame quarterbacks, told Fox News Digital he envisions Minnesota as a "positive fit" for Rodgers at this stage in his career, especially due to McCarthy's presence as a potential protégé and the team being suited to win in the short-term. 

"So, you need to have a situation where, because Aaron at best maybe plays another year, maybe plays another two years, but it's not a permanent solution, so it's a one- or two-year fix," Steinberg said. "So, he could go to a team that's really good but just needs that last little piece to put them over the top, and he could mentor a