The quarterback revitalization program the Minnesota Vikings have unofficially launched under coach Kevin O’Connell has a new participant in Daniel Jones.

Daniel Jones Signs With Vikings

Even though Daniel Jones signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday morning, the former first-round draft pick could still start for a different NFL

After spending the first six years of his NFL career with the New York Giants, quarterback Daniel Jones is preparing to enter uncharted waters. However, there is a clear reason he decided to take his talents to the Minnesota Vikings.

Last week, the New York Giants waived quarterback Daniel Jones after the former No. 6 overall pick requested his release following his benching in favor of Tommy DeVito. Jones -- who was benched in large part so the Giants could avoid paying out the injury guarantees in his contract next offseason -- cleared waivers on Monday and,

Daniel Jones is officially a Minnesota Vikings quarterback. The team announced Friday it has signed Jones to the practice squad, confirming news that broke on Wednesday morning. He was released by the Giants late last week after being benched by New York.

A person familiar with the decision says former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of