Former Giants franchise QB will sign with Vikings

There’s a new quarterback in the NFC North.

ESPN reported Wednesday that former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones plans to sign with the Minnesota Vikings for the remainder of the season. The move gives the Lions’ top division contender another experienced option behind Sam Darnold.

Jones became a free agent Monday after he and the Giants agreed to part ways. The former franchise QB signs a one-year deal worth $375,000, ESPN reported.

Darnold, who is having a career year, has led the Vikings to a 9-2 record, just one game behind the 10-1 Lions. Detroit also reportedly kicked the tires by adding Jones, who was drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Jones’ Giants tenure ended with a 22-44-1 record, throwing 70 touchdown passes and 47 interceptions.

For now, Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad, ESPN reported, behind Darnold and No. 2 Nick Mullens.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was asked about Jones earlier this week.

“I would say, tons of respect for Daniel Jones as a player and a person,” O’Connell said. “Enjoyed knowing him through the draft process years ago.”

“I’m sure now that he’s a free agent and there’s probably a ton of interest in him around the league, Daniel’s 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.. I can just say that I’ve been a big fan of Daniel’s for a long time and I hope that wherever his next step is, it’s a good one. opportunity for him.”

Minnesota hosts Arizona (6-5) on Sunday at 1 p.m