In a way this is a shrewd move by Minnesota. When Jones departs and signs with somebody as a free agent, the Vikings should reel in a compensatory pick in the 2026 draft for their low monetary investment.
Jones has chosen his next landing spot
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The Vikings were one of CBS Sports' projected landing spots for Jones. Minnesota's quarterback of the future appears to be first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, who is out for the year with a knee injury, while Sam Darnold is a pending free agent who has made some money for himself with a career year. The Vikings also have Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien on roster, but McCarthy is the only quarterback under contract beyond this year.
Quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings, landing with a playoff contender after his departure from the Giants.
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Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday, a notable move for a team that is likely facing another quarterback transition in the offseason.
The Vikings are signing Jones for $375,000 for the remainder of this season, a source told Schefter. He will start out on the Vikings' practice squad, leaving the possibility Jones could sign with another team if another starting quarterback goes down in the next three weeks.
Earlier this week, O'Connell spoke with each quarterback on the roster to reiterate his confidence in them. Minnesota's QB depth chart has Sam Darnold, Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien with J.J. McCarthy on injured reserve.