Daniel Jones chooses new team and rejects the Broncos’ division rival

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones signs with the Minnesota Vikings, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports first reported Wednesday.

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

The Raiders were looking for more help at quarterback after losing Gardner Minshew to one 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 surprising if Jones is a candidate to re-sign this spring to serve as the Vikings’ veteran backup behind JJ McCarthy next season.

McCarthy is sitting out his rookie season with a knee injurybut he is expected to be fully recovered in time for the 2025 campaign.