Daniel Jones, Vikings

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.
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.
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.
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."
Kevin O'Connell Makes Vikings Quarterback Announcement After Daniel Jones Move
The Minnesota Vikings will close out the Wild Card round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs on Monday night when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. Sam Darnold will be leading his team to battle after his breakout campaign, but recent comments from Kevin O'Connell indicate the team may have a new backup quarterback in Daniel Jones.
Kevin O'Connell on Daniel Jones's role: We'll do what gives us best chance to win
The Vikings added quarterback Daniel Jones to the active roster this week and questions about his role in Monday night's game against the Rams came up during head coach Kevin O'Connell's press conference on Thursday.
Vikings make major Daniel Jones move ahead of playoff game vs. Rams
Jones had been on the Vikings practice squad since he was signed by Minnesota on Nov. 29 shortly after he had been released by the Giants, ending a tumultuous six seasons in the Big Apple.
Kevin O'Connell says Daniel Jones has progressed well since joining Vikings
Kevin O'Connell discusses the Vikings' backup quarterback situation going into their wild-card playoff game.
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 ...
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 ...
NFL News: Kevin O'Connell opens up about Daniel Jones as a Sam Darnold's backup player
After the Minnesota Vikings' tough loss to the Detroit Lions, Kevin O'Connell weighed in on the NFL's quarterback dynamics, ...
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Hints at QB Change as Playoffs Loom
The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback situation just got more interesting for Sam Darnold and the rest of the group.
The Vikings elevate a former starting quarterback to the active roster
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Daniel Jones has been signed to the Vikings’ active roster. The Vikings waived QB ...