The Minnesota Vikings have been predicted to replace starting QB Sam Darnold with former NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers.

Jared Allen touted former Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers over Sam Darnold as the Minnesota Vikings QB1 in 2025.

Try not to spend much time thinking about whether Aaron Rodgers, right, would replace Sam Darnold as Vikings quarterback. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

One NFL insider expects the Los Angeles Rams to replace Matthew Stafford with Aaron Rodgers this offseason. LA should tread carefully.

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NFL offseason is here. Trade rumors are swirling around big names like Matthew Stafford, who reportedly has permission from the Los Angeles Rams to discuss a contract with other teams. Meanwhile, all 32 clubs are able to use the franchise tag until March 4.

The Minnesota Vikings still have a major dilemma about who will take the quarterback spot. In the midst of this debate with Sam Darnold's contract, franchise legend and NFL Hall of Famer Jared Allen makes some controversial statements.