Vikings considering Daniel Jones as backup QB

Daniel Jones Could Serve as Vikings' QB2 over Mullens for NFL Playoff Game vs. Rams
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not rule out the possibility of Daniel Jones serving as the primary backup to quarterback Sam Darnold
Daniel Jones could be elevated to Vikings’ QB2 for playoff game vs. Rams
Jones signed to the Vikings’ practice squad shortly after he had been released by the Giants earlier this season.
Who’s the backup quarterback for the Vikings? It could be Daniel Jones.
A couple of days after the Vikings signed quarterback Daniel Jones to the active roster, they left the door open for him potentially moving up the depth chart. Notably, coach Kevin O’Connell did not commit to quarterback Nick Mullens as the backup when the topic came up during his weekly press conference.
Vikings considering surprise move with Daniel Jones for playoffs
The Minnesota Vikings are considering a surprise move with quarterback Daniel Jones for the playoffs, it was revealed this week.
Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones could be a snap away from playing in playoffs
Minnesota plays the Rams in Los Angeles on Monday in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. While Sam Darnold is the team’s No. 1 quarterback, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t ruling out elevating Jones to No. 2, ahead of Nick Mullens, who’s served as QB2 all season.
Vikings’ quarterback plans grow vague with Daniel Jones added to the roster
Daniel Jonesis available to be the Vikings' backup quarterback Monday against the Los Angeles Rams. Coach Kevin O’Connell would not say Thursday whether Jones will be given that role over Nick Mullens.
Nick Mullens or Daniel Jones: Who will be Vikings' backup QB in playoffs?
The best way I can put it is we're doing everything we can to get Sam ready to go, but at the same time, whether it's Nick or Daniel or Brett (Rypien), all those guys are absorbing the game plan like always.
Vikings make Daniel Jones roster move ahead of playoffs
After winning the Daniel Jones sweepstakes after the former Duke quarterback was waived mid-season from his nine-figure contract by the New York Giants, it felt like only a matter of time before the Minnesota Vikings would sign the practice squad player to their roster full-time.
Vikings mulling complicated Daniel Jones decision ahead of Lions showdown
Daniel Jones could be getting a promotion before the Vikings’ biggest game of the season. Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday that he is considering moving Jones up to the roster after beginning the first month of his Vikings career on the practice squad.
Minnesota Vikings sign QB Daniel Jones to active roster ahead of playoffs
"Adding Daniel Jones just gives [the Vikings] more insurance behind Sam Darnold," Benjamin said. "You never should feel bad about adding quarterback insurance. Daniel Jones is a guy that, at 27, he's got over 70 career starts, if you throw in a couple of playoff games."
NFL News: Daniel Jones Signed to Vikings' Active Roster Ahead of 2025 Playoffs
Daniel Jones will be available for the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs. The Vikings announced Tuesday that they have signed the former New York
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