1 week Ago By LW
is running out of options. The former quarterback saw yet another opportunity slip away when the traded with the to improve their fifth-round draft position-sending Minnesota one of their in the process. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Vikings announced they had traded the 1 -the fourth pick in the fifth round-to the Seahawks in exchange for the 172nd overall pick.
Minnesota later flipped that pick to the Los Angeles Rams for . The Vikings also received quarterback in the trade, officially ending any hopes he had of signing with Minnesota for the upcoming . Rodgers and Minnesota: A door closing Since his departure from the Jets after , Rodgers' name has been linked to nearly every team in need of a quarterback.
From the -and the , of course-the NFL appeared to be full of opportunities for the champion. However, one by one, those doors shut as teams opted for younger, . Minnesota was among Rodgers' last realistic landing spots, but Howell's arrival has .
With this move, the Vikings now have as their starter, while Howell and will compete for the backup role. Although Minnesota's front office hasn't ruled out adding another quarterback before the preseason, . Vikings "fired up" about Howell Vikings general manager suggested that the team is satisfied with its quarterback room.
Adofo-Mensah said-essentially dismissing . Additionally, Adofo-Mensah admitted that has been . He recalled that the team extensively scouted Howell ahead of the but ultimately passed on him, feeling the risk was too great at the time.
Now, with both Adofo-Mensah and head coach more experienced in their roles, they believed the timing was finally right to bring Howell into the fold. And based on their commitment to him, it seems unlikely -even Aaron Rodgers..
