2025 NFL free company updates: Vikings nonetheless appear to be in play for veteran QB, however will or not it’s Aaron Rodgers?

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J.J. McCarthy stated Tuesday he hasn’t been informed he is QB1 for the Minnesota Vikings. It is March, and that is not a complete shock, however it positive does go away the door cracked on the most important identify left in NFL free company.

Aaron Rodgers stays unsigned, and whereas experiences got here out a pair weeks in the past indicating the Vikings had been transferring ahead with McCarthy as their presumed starter, the entire state of affairs has been too nebulous and non-specific to outright shut the door on it. Particularly when the one tangible improvement for Rodgers has been a gathering with the Pittsburgh Steelers this previous Friday.

The one main factor the Vikings might do to place this to mattress, as Yahoo Sports activities Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson wrote, is signal a veteran QB to both compete with McCarthy for the beginning job or provide skilled steering as a backup. That hasn’t occurred, and so we wait, each for Rodgers to decide and the Vikings to do one thing to actually point out he will not be on the staff come this summer season.

As for the remainder of the league, most of Yahoo Sports activities Senior NFL Author Frank Schwab’s prime 25 out there free brokers, and much more all through his positional rankings, are already off the board. Should you missed any information these previous couple weeks, don’t fret. We have tracked the NFL free-agent offers this month.

And remember: The NFL Draft additionally is not far off. Cam Ward goes first in our newest mock draft, and Yahoo Sports activities draft knowledgeable Nate Tice has written profiles on Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, whereas fellow draft knowledgeable Charles McDonald wrote on Texas A&M edge Shemar Stewart final week. Additionally, try Tice and McDonald’s consensus huge board.

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Tue, March 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM GMT+1

J.J. McCarthy: Vikings ‘have not informed me’ I am QB1

J.J. McCarthy is the presumed beginning quarterback for the 2025 Minnesota Vikings, however the specter of Aaron Rodgers stays on the market with the veteran signal-caller nonetheless unsigned. The Vikings have touched base with Rodgers’ camp, however head coach Kevin O’Connell has but to announce who will take the primary snap in Week 1.

McCarthy, the Vikings’ 2024 first-round draft decide who missed all of final season because of a knee damage, appeared on the “Up and Adams” present Tuesday and was requested by host Kay Adams if he is been knowledgeable that he’s the staff’s No. 1 quarterback heading into subsequent season.

NFL groups have reportedly contacted Minnesota about McCarthy’s availability
Mon, March 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM GMT+1

Report: Chargers re-signing S Tony Jefferson

Jefferson retired earlier than the 2023 season however returned to play for the Chargers final season, and can once more in 2025, per Fox Sports activities.
Mon, March 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM GMT+1

Stefon Diggs posts Instagram story gettin’ them beneficial properties on a rehabbing ACL

Diggs tore his ACL on Oct. 27 of final season, however 5 months later he is again within the weight room doing squats and different workout routines on it. He posted to his Instagram story on Monday with a number of exercise clips.

The four-time Professional Bowler reportedly met with the New England Patriots final week as extra of an information-gathering affair, and left and not using a contract.
Mon, March 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM GMT+1

Most of NFL free company is, virtually talking, completed. It has been completed for greater than every week.

There are some veteran receivers nonetheless deciding on their subsequent staff and some different veterans who can contribute, however there’s not a lot left among the many prime free brokers. Groups executed their plans, gamers signed and many of the league is on to draft preparation.

After which there’s Aaron Rodgers.

Rodgers is taking his time making a choice. That will get extra curious or obnoxious, relying in your perspective, as a result of he would not have many choices left.

However there are nonetheless groups and gamers that want to listen to what Rodgers’ choice is earlier than mapping out their subsequent strikes. And there hasn’t been a lot indication of what Rodgers will do. Prefer it or not although, it is not like a staff just like the Pittsburgh Steelers has a whole lot of alternative however to attend.

Aaron Rodgers’ choices
Sat, March 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM GMT+1

Report: Giants, Jameis Winston agree on 2-year deal
Fri, March 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM GMT+1

Report: TE Tyler Conklin indicators with Chargers

The Chargers are signing former Jets TE Tyler Conklin to a one-year deal, per his agent Mike McCartney.

A brand new weapon for Justin Herbert ⚡ pic.twitter.com/uYTDNQ2Rlq

— Yahoo Sports activities (@YahooSports) March 21, 2025
Fri, March 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM GMT+1

Aaron Rodgers wraps up go to with Steelers

The Steelers’ assembly with Aaron Rodgers ended a few half-hour in the past. He frolicked with GM Omar Khan, coach Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith. No deal, however there was no expectation that may occur at present.

The edges will hold speaking.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 21, 2025
Fri, March 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM GMT+1

WR Brandin Cooks, Saints agree on deal
Fri, March 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM GMT+1

Aaron Rodgers noticed at Steelers’ observe facility. Deal reportedly not imminent.

The Pittsburgh Submit-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac experiences that Aaron Rodgers is on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ facility, however that’s not a sign a deal is shut or coming.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Community says that Rodgers is simply assembly with coaches as he contemplates his subsequent cease.

Rodgers’ touchdown spots are dwindling with Wednesday’s information that the Minnesota Vikings are all-in on J.J. McCarthy for subsequent season. That would depart the Steelers, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans as potential locations as these are groups who’re looking for assist at quarterback.

Are the Steelers now the frontrunner to land Aaron Rodgers? (AP Photograph/Steve Luciano, File)
Thu, March 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM GMT+1

Report: Stefon Diggs’ Patriots go to ends with out deal

However this sounds extra like the start of one thing than the top, per The MMQB’s Albert Breer.

Stefon Diggs is on his approach residence now after go to with the Patriots. New England in a position to collect some data, and Diggs received an opportunity to take his first go to.

They’ll hold speaking. https://t.co/0zMPIevz3h

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 20, 2025
Thu, March 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM GMT+1

WR Michael Gallup unretires, indicators 1-year cope with Commanders

Receiver Michael Gallup has formally come out of retirement and signed with the Commanders, the staff introduced. He agreed to a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimal, which might pay him as much as $1.335 million.

Gallup, 29, retired from the NFL earlier than the 2024 season. After six seasons with the Cowboys, he signed a one-year cope with the Raiders. He took half in OTAs and minicamps however determined to retire earlier than coaching camp and Las Vegas put him on the reserve/retired listing.

Talking to reporters on Thursday, Gallup stated he wasn’t “in the precise head area” after leaving Dallas.

He tore the ACL in his left knee throughout Week 17 of the 2021-22 season and got here again to play the subsequent two years with the Cowboys. Nevertheless, Gallup’s manufacturing throughout these two seasons slipped noticeably, averaging 36 receptions and 421 yards.
Thu, March 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM GMT+1

Stefon Diggs visiting Patriots, per report

Stefon Diggs is likely one of the prime NFL free brokers left available on the market, and he is visiting the New England Patriots, per The Athletic’s Chad Graff.

Diggs was traded to the Texans final spring however tore his ACL on October 29 and continues to be within the restoration course of.

NFL draft evaluators do not view this vast receiver class as significantly robust, so including established expertise whether or not by means of free company (like Cooper Kupp) or extensions (like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins) has taken on further significance. The Patriots want weapons for Drake Maye, and Diggs may be their man.
Thu, March 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM GMT+1

Report: Texans make Danielle Hunter NFL’s second-highest paid DE

Houston and Hunter have agreed to a one-year, $35.6 million extension, per NFL Community.
Wed, March 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM GMT+1

LB Willie Homosexual Jr. signing with Dolphins, per report

It is a one-year deal for Homosexual, per ESPN. The previous Chief, who received back-to-back Tremendous Bowls in Kansas Metropolis, performed final season with the Saints.
Wed, March 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM GMT+1

Report: Texans signing LT Cam Robinson

Houston’s offensive line reshaping has been one of many tales of free company.

Now they’re including an enormous piece, with Cam Robinson agreeing to a one-year deal price as much as $14.5 million, per Fox Sports activities.

C.J. Stroud has a brand new blindside protector in Cam Robinson. (Photograph by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto through Getty Pictures)
Wed, March 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM GMT+1

Commanders reportedly rework Deebo Samuel’s deal

Washington will assure $17 million of Samuel’s wage this season, per ESPN, and is including $3 million in incentives.
Wed, March 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM GMT+1

S Jordan Fuller reportedly signing with Falcons

The previous Ram and Panther is reuniting together with his outdated defensive coordinator in Los Angeles, Raheem Morris, who’s now the Falcons’ head coach, in line with NFL Community.
Wed, March 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM GMT+1

Report: CB Ahkello Witherspoon returning to Rams

It is a one-year deal, per The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue.
Wed, March 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM GMT+1

Vikings reportedly treating J.J. McCarthy as staff’s starter subsequent season, won’t pursue Aaron Rodgers

The Minnesota Vikings do not want Aaron Rodgers, they have already got a beginning quarterback. The Vikings have reportedly rejected commerce requires J.J. McCarthy, telling groups he’ll be their starter heading into subsequent season, in line with Tom Pelissero of NFL Community.

The Vikings have been talked about as a attainable touchdown spot for the 41-year-old Rodgers, who was launched by the New York Jets in March. Rodgers has reportedly focused the Vikings as a attainable touchdown spot, however the staff will reportedly roll with McCarthy, 22, subsequent season.

McCarthy, who was drafted by the staff with the No. 10 total decide within the 2024 NFL Draft, missed his complete rookie season because of a knee damage.
Tue, March 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM GMT+1

Chargers signal former Raiders middle Andre James

The Los Angeles Chargers are including a key participant to their O-line, asserting Tuesday that they’ve signed middle Andre James. James, who performed at UCLA, returns to L.A. after six seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders.