Former New York Giants and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones has made another move since parting ways with the Giants. Jones and the Giants officially “broke up” on Friday, November 22. He requested to be released from the Giants after being benched, per team owner John Mara.

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.

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday that they have signed former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to their 53-man roster. In a corresponding move, they waived third-string quarterback Brett Rypien.

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.

Former New York Giants and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones could possibly help a playoff-ready team.

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.

Minnesota missed the playoffs last season, and following the 2022 season, it was Jones that ended their run on Wild Card Weekend. His 301 yards and two touchdowns earned him a sizable payday and put the nail in the coffin for defensive coordinator Ed Donatell.

Ahead of their Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, the Minnesota Vikings have made some changes to its quarterback room.