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Daniel Jones signs with Vikings practice squad
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Daniel Jones signs with Vikings practice squad

Daniel Jones has found a new home.

After being released by the Giants and cleared waivers, Jones is signing with the Vikings’ practice squad, according to multiple reports.

Jones, 27, will now join a team seemingly headed to the postseason with a chance to learn under head coach Kevin O’Connell. While 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy will be Minnesota’s quarterback of the future after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him during his rookie year, Sam Darnold is only under contract through 2024.

Darnold has led Minnesota to a 9-2 record in 11 games. He has completed 67.6 percent of his throws for 2,717 yards with a career-high 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

Minnesota also has Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien on the 53-man roster. The Vikings have just one quarterback under contract through 2025 in McCarthy.

Jones completed 63.3 percent of his throws for 2,070 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Giants in 2024. In 70 career games with 69 starts for New York, Jones compiled a record of 24-44-1, shooting 64.1 percent of his passes completed for 14,582 yards with 70 touchdowns and 47 picks. He also rushed for 2,179 yards with 15 touchdowns.