Vikings considering Daniel Jones as backup QB

Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones could be a snap away from playing in playoffs
Minnesota plays the Rams in Los Angeles on Monday in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. While Sam Darnold is the team’s No. 1 quarterback, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t ruling out elevating Jones to No. 2, ahead of Nick Mullens, who’s served as QB2 all season.
Former Giants QB Daniel Jones Makes Another Move
Former New York Giants and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones has made another move since parting ways with the Giants. Jones and the Giants officially “broke up” on Friday, November 22. He requested to be released from the Giants after being benched, per team owner John Mara.
Nick Mullens or Daniel Jones: Who will be Vikings' backup QB in playoffs?
I t's now been six weeks since the Vikings added former Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones to their practice squad. Earlier this week, he was signed to the active roster, a
Daniel Jones could be elevated to Vikings’ QB2 for playoff game vs. Rams
Jones signed to the Vikings’ practice squad shortly after he had been released by the Giants earlier this season.
Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones Facing Major Change With Vikings
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to have a new situation with the Minnesota Vikings ahead of their Lions game.
Vikings’ quarterback plans grow vague with Daniel Jones added to the roster
Daniel Jonesis available to be the Vikings' backup quarterback Monday against the Los Angeles Rams. Coach Kevin O’Connell would not say Thursday whether Jones will be given that role over Nick Mullens.
Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones among former Giants, Jets in 2025 NFL playoffs
Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold were the driving forces on two NFL playoff teams, while Daniel Jones just joined the active roster for the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings make Daniel Jones roster move ahead of playoffs
After winning the Daniel Jones sweepstakes after the former Duke quarterback was waived mid-season from his nine-figure contract by the New York Giants, it felt like only a matter of time before the Minnesota Vikings would sign the practice squad player to their roster full-time.
Daniel Jones Could Serve as Vikings' QB2 over Mullens for NFL Playoff Game vs. Rams
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not rule out the possibility of Daniel Jones serving as the primary backup to quarterback Sam Darnold
Vikings promote former Giants QB Daniel Jones to active roster ahead of wild-card playoff game vs. Rams
Days after Sam Darnold turned in an ugly performance in a pivotal Week 18 matchup with the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings have shuffled their quarterback room just in time for the NFL playoffs.
The Vikings elevate a former starting quarterback to the active roster
There is a shake-up in the Minnesota Vikings quarterback room ahead of Monday's wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Daniel Jones has been signed to the Vikings' active roster.
Wan'Dale Robinson hints at why Daniel Jones may have struggled with Giants
Speaking about Daniel Jones' struggle with the Giants, Wan'Dale Robinson gets to the bottom of the issue.
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 ...
NFL News: Kevin O'Connell opens up about Daniel Jones as a Sam Darnold's backup player
After the Minnesota Vikings' tough loss to the Detroit Lions, Kevin O'Connell weighed in on the NFL's quarterback dynamics, ...