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Daniel Jones picks new team, rejects Broncos division rival
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Daniel Jones picks new team, rejects Broncos division rival

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz first reported on Wednesday.

Jones received offers from multiple teams after being cut by the Giants and according to Schultz, he turned down interest from the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Raiders looked for more help at quarterback after losing Gardner Minshew to a season-ending shoulder injury against the Denver Broncos in Week 12.

Jones will now serve as the backup behind Sam Darnold in Minnesota. He will initially join the practice squad but is expected to be activated to the active roster after he gets up to speed.

Darnold is scheduled to become a free agent in 2025, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Jones is a candidate to re-sign in the spring and serve as the Vikings’ veteran backup behind JJ McCarthy next season.

McCarthy is sitting out his rookie season with a knee injury, but is expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2025 season.