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Vikings Weigh Quarterback Options: Cousins or Rodgers?

1/23/2026

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The Minnesota Vikings face quarterback uncertainty heading into 2026 after limited 2025 playtime for their young prospect.
They may explore free-agent options, including a reunion with Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings quarterback), who led the team but may serve better as a backup.
Another possibility is Aaron Rodgers (NFL quarterback), whose future remains unclear.
With the Steelers losing Tomlin, Rodgers' options are complicated due to his previous success there.

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The Minnesota Vikings face quarterback uncertainty heading into 2026 after limited 2025 playtime for their young prospect.
They may explore free-agent options, including a reunion with Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings quarterback), who led the team but may serve better as a backup.
Another possibility is Aaron Rodgers (NFL quarterback), whose future remains unclear.
With the Steelers losing Tomlin, Rodgers' options are complicated due to his previous success there.