Vikings Cornerback Claps Back at False Accusation
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers arrived to the Minnesota Vikings’ doorstep in March from free agency, and this week, he went out of his way to set the record straight about his departure from the Philadelphia Eagles.
Regarding his free agency, Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers wasn’t willing to let a nonsense tweet slide this week, clearing the air on social media.
Conveniently, Rodgers and his new teammates will face that same Philadelphia squad this weekend, the team Rodgers won a Super Bowl with last season.
Not So Fast on that Free Agency Narrative, Says Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers
Rodgers used the app formerly known as Twitter to clarify some details.
Isaiah Rodgers Tweets about His 2025 Free Agency
With the Vikings-Eagles showdown looming Sunday, Eagles Nation tweeted this week, “Per Ed Kracz, the Eagles prioritized re-signing CB Isaiah Rodgers in the offseason. They likely would have ‘at least’ matched the Vikings offer. However, it’s unclear that he and his management ever gave them a chance, as it leaked he had agreed to the Minnesota deal 2 days before the start of Free Agency.”
The problem? Rodgers cried foul. He retweeted with this comment: “Lol don’t believe the media. See yall Sunday😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.”
In short, Rodgers rejected Eagles Nation‘s free-agency narrative. Fiction.
Eagles Could Use Rodgers at the Moment
Entering Week 7, Philadelphia faces a cornerback predicament, not knowing if second-year standout Quinyon Mitchell will be available. He’s battling a hamstring injury and practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday.
And, on the whole, the Eagles’ defense has faced scrutiny, as the unit hasn’t performed at its 2024 clip, which propelled the franchise to a second Lombardi trophy.
Through six weeks, Philadelphia ranks 18th per defensive DVOA, a bizarre fall from grace, at least temporarily, because Vic Fangio’s defense ranked tops in the NFL last year. In fact, the Eagles’ defense was the only one to top Minnesota’s last year per DVOA.
Why has the regression occurred? Well, the working theory suggests that Philadelphia let guys like Rodgers depart in free agency. It’s really that simple.
A Revelation in Minnesota
Rodgers has quietly become the top cornerback on the Vikings’ roster — and it’s not even a debate. Opposing quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 45.7 when throwing his way, a stat that borders on absurd. His Week 3 outing against the Cincinnati Bengals wasn’t just good — it was one of the best single-game defensive showings the franchise has ever seen.
When Rodgers arrived in free agency back in March, most fans shrugged and thought, “Sure, why not?” Fast forward to now, and he’s gone from afterthought to indispensable.
He Said, He Said?
Regarding Rogers’ contention or insinuation that the Eagles never obliged an extension, that pretty much boils down to a he-said-he-said scenario. It’s unlikely that Ed Kracz would make something up for the heck of it, nor would Rodgers use the app formerly known as Twitter to correct the record if he didn’t feel he was right.
Perhaps a miscommunication is to blame, as it doesn’t make too much sense that Philadelphia would not want Rodgers back. He played well with the club in 2024, with the proof in the pudding in 2025 as a member of the Vikings.
Eagles-Themed Media on Rodgers
Glenn Erby of Eagles Wire wrote this week about Rodgers: “With Rodgers and Slay departing, Philadelphia gambled that Kelee Ringo’s athleticism would be the primary reason he could assume the position. The Eagles added Adoree’ Jackson in free agency.”
“Then they traded for Jakorian Bennett this summer, a move that came as the front office began to realize the strategy might not be effective. While Ringo and Jackson have struggled, Rodgers has been solid with the Vikings, making history in the process. In Week 3, Rodgers had one of the greatest individual defensive-player games in team history, as he was the first Vikings defensive player to score two touchdowns in a game.”
Philadelphia has lost two straight games. It last fired up three-game losing skids in 2023, 2021, and 2020.
“He also earned a perfect 99.9 Pro Football Focus grade, the highest for any player since 2006. Rodgers has exhibited elite cornerback performance early in his first season as a full-time starter. After five games, he ranks as a Top 4 cornerback in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus (minimum 100 snaps),” Erby added.
“His overall grade of 82.2 is slightly lower than his grade in coverage, which stands at 86.1. In Week three, Rodgers achieved the first ‘perfect’ game grade of 99.9 since PFF began its data collection in 2006. In coverage, Rodgers has allowed only 11 receptions on 21 targets, totaling 96 yards, with zero touchdowns and a passer rating of 44.9 against him.”
Rodgers signed a two-year deal with Minnesota in March worth up to $15 million, connecting him to the franchise through the end of 2026.
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