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.

Days after Sam Darnold turned in an ugly performance in a pivotal Week 18 matchup with the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings have shuffled their quarterback room just in time for the NFL playoffs.

Jones signed to the Vikings’ practice squad shortly after he had been released by the Giants earlier this season.

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

I t's now been six weeks since the Vikings added former Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones to their practice squad. Earlier this week, he was signed to the active roster, a

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to have a new situation with the Minnesota Vikings ahead of their Lions game.

Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold were the driving forces on two NFL playoff teams, while Daniel Jones just joined the active roster for the Minnesota Vikings.

The former Giants starting quarterback, who has been on the Vikings’ practice squad since Nov. 27, brings postseason experience to the team.

"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."

There is a shake-up in the Minnesota Vikings quarterback room ahead of Monday's wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Daniel Jones has been signed to the Vikings' active roster.