Daniel Jones to sign with Vikings after tumultuous end with Giants: report
Jones asked for his release was cut by the Giants
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has reportedly found a new home; a team that is contending for the playoffs and even the Super Bowl.
Jones is set to sign a deal with the Minnesota Vikings, FOX Sports reported Wednesday. He will be the backup to Sam Darnold, who is having a breakout season, and learn Kevin O’Connell’s offense.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, #8, calls out a the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The Vikings have been a surprise contender this season with Darnold under center. The veteran quarterback was thrust into the starting role as rookie J.J. McCarthy was sidelined for the season with a knee injury. Darnold has led the Vikings to a 9-2 record, only one game behind the Detroit Lions for the NFC North lead.
Jones’ run with the Giants came to an end last week. After he seemingly said goodbye at a press conference, team co-owner John Mara announced the team would be releasing him.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, #14, throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
"Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him," Mara said in a statement on Friday. "We mutually agreed that would be best for him and for the team. Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way. His handling of this situation yesterday exemplifies just that.
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"We are all disappointed in how things have worked out. We hold Daniel in high regard and have a great appreciation for him. We wish him nothing but the best in the future."
Jones cleared waivers earlier this week and was free to sign with any team.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Giants selected Jones with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2019 draft. He suffered a bunch of injuries during his time, but when he did play a season at full health, he guided the team to the playoffs and a postseason victory.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, #8, attends a news conference after a practice session in Munich on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Lennart Preiss)
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In 70 games, he had 14,582 passing yards and 70 touchdown passes.
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