Vikings Make Announcement on QB Daniel Jones

Why is Daniel Jones on the Vikings? Former Giants QB attempts to revive his career under Kevin O'Connell
That free agent quarterback was none other than Daniel Jones, who spent the better part of the last six seasons as the Giants' starting quarterback. As Jones and the Vikings prepare to make their 2025 playoff run, let's take a look at how Danny Dimes ended up in Minnesota.
Vikings' Daniel Jones: Emergency QB for wild-card round
Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's NFC wild-card game against the Rams but will serve as the Vikings emergency third-string quarterback, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Who is the Vikings' backup QB? Daniel Jones is QB3 in first game on active roster
The Minnesota Vikings elevated quarterback Daniel Jones to their active roster on Tuesday. Here's who the Vikings' backup quarterback is on Monday:
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Vikings' Daniel Jones: Joins active roster
After signing with Minnesota's practice squad in late November, Jones was never elevated to the 53-man roster for the final six games of the regular season. Even so, his ample starting experience during his time with the Giants could make him the Vikings' top backup option at quarterback ahead of Nick Mullens if starter Sam Darnold were to miss time at any point during Minnesota's postseason run.
If Sam Darnold struggles, could Vikings turn to Daniel Jones?
After the Giants cut starting quarterback Daniel Jones, he joined Minnesota’s practice squad. It was a wise move, aimed at getting him on a team while maintaining the flexibility to sign with another team’s active roster, should the opportunity arise.
Vikings make major Daniel Jones move ahead of playoff game vs. Rams
Jones had been on the Vikings practice squad since he was signed by Minnesota on Nov. 29 shortly after he had been released by the Giants, ending a tumultuous six seasons in the Big Apple.
Who’s the backup quarterback for the Vikings? It could be Daniel Jones.
The backdrop of this whole conversation surrounding the depth chart is the fact that quarterback Sam Darnold struggled mightily last weekend when the Vikings suffered a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. He only completed 18 of 41 passes for 166 yards and he did not throw a touchdown.
Cam Akers active, Daniel Jones is emergency 3rd QB for Vikings-Rams
The Vikings will have their No. 2 running back and they did not change the quarterback depth chart for Monday's postseason matchup against the Rams.
New York Reporter Exposes Vikings’ Motivation to Sign Daniel Jones as Ex-Giant Named QB3 in Wildcard Game
In 2024, the Giants made a stunning decision. The post New York Reporter Exposes Vikings’ Motivation to Sign Daniel Jones as Ex-Giant Named QB3 in Wildcard Game appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Vikings-Rams inactives: Daniel Jones is emergency QB3 for Minnesota
Daniel Jones is the Vikings' emergency No. 3 quarterback for tonight's wild card playoff game against the Rams in Arizona. Nick Mullens remains Sam Darnold's backup. Head coach Kevin O'Connell left open the possibility earlier this week of Jones surpassing Mullens as the team's No.
What should the Vikings do with Daniel Jones for the 2025 season?
Daniel Jones is set to hit free agency. Should the Minnesota Vikings look to bring him back for the 2025 season?
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