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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania As the 2026 NFL offseason heats up, a surprising speculation from Mike Florio has sent shockwaves through the football world. On a recent radio appearance on 93.7 The Fan, Florio floated the idea that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers might leave the team and join the Minnesota Vikings for the upcoming season, citing the Vikings' potential interest and their $6.25 billion franchise value. Florio, a well-known NFL insider, remarked, "It wouldn’t shock me if it happened," referencing the possibility of Rodgers swapping Pittsburgh for Minnesota. The reasoning behind this bold statement? Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, who has previously shown interest in adding an experienced quarterback to guide rookie JJ McCarthy, could be eyeing Rodgers as a potential fit. "Now I saw some reporting that they didn’t want Rodgers because they didn’t want JJ McCarthy to learn bad habits. But I think now that O’Connell is in charge, you gotta look at the options that are available. Obviously, Darnold’s not available. Jones is technically available because he’s gonna be a free agent, but I think he’s gonna stay with the Colts. Rodgers is available..." Florio said. The speculation comes after a tumultuous season for the Steelers, who were knocked out early in the playoffs and saw long-time head coach Mike Tomlin step down. In the wake of Tomlin’s departure, the Steelers hired former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy — who has a history with Rodgers — to take over the reins. As it stands, Pittsburgh has yet to settle on a starting quarterback for 2026, leaving the door wide open for further drama in the offseason. Rodgers, currently under contract with the Steelers, could potentially become a free agent or not re-sign with the team after their early playoff exit. Florio's suggestion that Rodgers could head to the Vikings, a franchise recently valued at a massive $6.25 billion by Forbes, adds fuel to the fire of an already unpredictable offseason. While there is no official confirmation from Rodgers or the Steelers, Florio’s remarks have certainly sparked conversation. The possibility of Rodgers leaving Pittsburgh for a franchise with a larger market and a fresh coaching staff is a scenario many NFL fans are now watching closely. Whether or not this speculation turns into reality remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Rodgers' future is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing storylines of the 2026 NFL offseason.