ARIZONA – The Minnesota Vikings are bringing in some extra quarterback help ahead of their Week 13 battle against the Arizona Cardinals.

After being released by the New York Giants, former first-round pick Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, according to numerous NFL insiders.

Jones wanted to sign with a postseason contender, and it’s hard to argue with his choice; the Vikings currently sit at 9-2 and are poised to be contenders when the playoffs start in seven weeks.

Minnesota was a pleasant surprise thanks to the play of Sam Darnold, but when Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was asked about the possibility of adding Jones earlier this week (before the signing was announced), he offered this:

“I will say: a lot of respect for Daniel Jones as a player and as a person. I met him years ago during the draft process. I’m sure he’s a free agent now and there’s probably a lot of interest in him across the league.” Daniel is going to make the decision that is best for him and his career moving forward, and I am confident he is going through that process now,” O’Connell said (h/t ESPN).

“All I can say is that I have been a big fan of Daniel for a long time and I hope that wherever his next step takes him, this will be a good opportunity for him.”

Jones and the Giants decided to part ways midseason after New York’s 2-8 start.

“I think the system is their system, he probably fits into their system extremely well. Really good player,” Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said of Jones signing with Minnesota.

It’s a big game for both sides, as the Cardinals and Vikings finish second in their respective divisions during the regular season. Arizona is 6-5 after seeing their four-game winning streak snapped in Seattle.

It’s the Darnold show in Minnesota, but if something happens against Arizona, the Cardinals could see Jones in action.