John Vella, a former Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings standout offensive lineman, has died, the Las Vegas team announced. He was 74.

John Vella, a key member of the Raiders’ offensive line during the 1970s and a starter in the team’s Super Bowl XI victory over the Minnesota Vikings, has died at 74, according to a team statement. “The Raiders Family mourns the passing of John Vella,

John Vella, an offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the Raiders, has died at the age of 74.

The Minnesota Vikings are moving forward without Aaron Rodgers in their plans. With J.J. McCarthy as their quarterback and a stacked offense, team ownership believes they have everything they need to chase a Super Bowl.

Though the Steelers seem like the only option left for Aaron Rodgers, perhaps the 41-year-old is waiting to make his free agency decision because he's holding out hope the Vikings will reverse course.

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly been Aaron Rodgers’ top choice since he became a free agent, but the interest is not mutual. And it would reportedly take a lot for that to change.