Minnesota Vikings sign new QB ahead of Arizona Cardinals game

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

After being released by the New York Giants, former first-round pick Daniel Jones signed with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad as of numerous NFL insiders.

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

Minnesota has been 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, tons of respect for Daniel Jones as a player and a person. Got to know him through the draft process years ago. I’m sure now he’s a free agent and there’s probably a ton of interest throughout the league for him, Daniel is going to make the decision that’s best for him and his career going forward, and I’m sure he’s working through that process right now,” O’Connell said (via ESPN).

“All I can say is that I’ve been a big fan of Daniels for a long time and I hope that wherever his next step takes him, it’s a good opportunity for him.”

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

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

It’s a big matchup for both sides, as the Cardinals and Vikings are in second place in their respective divisions coming into the regular season. Arizona is 6-5 after seeing its 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.