As the Minnesota Vikings move closer to Week 4 of their offseason, the third week has generated significant buzz. This includes discussions surrounding a potential trade for wide receiver Jordan Addison, insights into the team”s quarterback strategy, and ongoing speculation regarding Aaron Rodgers.
Rumors have surfaced regarding Addison possibly being traded to the San Francisco 49ers. This speculation was fueled by SI.com”s Grant Cohn, who revealed that the 49ers are looking to be aggressive in the trade market this offseason. “According to a source, the 49ers intend to be quite aggressive this offseason in terms of trades. They want to trade up in the draft, and they want to trade for a wide receiver. And the wide receiver they”re initially targeting in a trade is Jordan Addison of the Minnesota Vikings,” Cohn reported.
As Addison enters his fourth year in the NFL, the Vikings appear reluctant to pick up his fifth-year option. They seem to prefer retaining Jalen Nailor, a free agent wide receiver, which may factor into their willingness to trade Addison. However, building a trade rationale around moving Addison because of Nailor raises questions, as Nailor has yet to prove himself as a reliable WR2.
The likelihood of Addison being traded to San Francisco seems low. He has faced off-field issues recently, including a trespassing incident that led to dropped charges and a subsequent wrongful arrest lawsuit. Additionally, from a roster construction perspective, Minnesota would not likely receive a first-round pick for Addison, and any lesser return may not justify trading away a promising 23-year-old receiver.
In other news, the Vikings are reportedly looking to enhance their quarterback situation this offseason, including the potential addition of J.J. McCarthy. ESPN”s Kevin Seifert detailed the team”s strategy, stating, “The Vikings appear set this offseason to run back a similar process in building their quarterback room — but with a determination to cultivate better results.” While McCarthy”s performance last season was inconsistent due to injuries, the organization has not ruled him out as their 2026 starter.
As the offseason progresses, it is clear that Minnesota is preparing to surround McCarthy with competition and support, indicating they may be pursuing another high-profile quarterback to join the squad.
Finally, speculation surrounding Rodgers continues, with a writer from the Pittsburgh Steelers estimating a 35% chance he could join the Vikings. “Trying to predict what Rodgers will do is a fool”s errand — but we”ll do it anyway!” noted Mike DeFabo from The Athletic. He suggested a 40% chance of retirement, a 35% chance of playing for the Vikings, and a 25% chance of returning to Pittsburgh.
Rodgers has hinted at the possibility of the 2025 season being his last, yet he has refrained from making any definitive decisions. With a long-standing relationship between Rodgers and Vikings coach Kevin O”Connell, the conversation surrounding Rodgers joining Minnesota remains a hot topic.
As the offseason unfolds, the Vikings” approach to both Addison and their quarterback situation will be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike.
