Vikings, Daniel Jones and Los Angeles Rams

Vikings stay coy about quarterback Daniel Jones' role against Rams
Vikings backup quarterback Daniel Jones said Saturday he’s “preparing for whatever the situation is” at No. 2 quarterback Monday night in the wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams. It was the first time the ex-Giants starter spoke publicly since the week he arrived in Minnesota.
If Sam Darnold struggles, could Vikings turn to Daniel Jones?
After the Giants cut starting quarterback Daniel Jones, he joined Minnesota’s practice squad. It was a wise move, aimed at getting him on a team while maintaining the flexibility to sign with another team’s active roster, should the opportunity arise.
Daniel Jones vs. Matthew Stafford in NFL Playoffs: Vikings vs. Rams Preview
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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 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 to quarterback Sam Darnold
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 No. 1 quarterback, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t ruling out elevating Jones to No. 2, ahead of Nick Mullens, who’s served as QB2 all season.
Vikings sign quarterback Daniel Jones to 53-man roster ahead of playoffs
The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Daniel Jones to the 53-man roster on Tuesday and waived quarterback Brett Rypien ahead of Monday night's wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones May Take New Role With Vikings
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones could take on a surprising role in the playoffs with the Minnesota Vikings.
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."
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.
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.
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Who is the Vikings' backup quarterback? Minnesota's 2025 QB depth chart behind Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold has led the Vikings' quarterback room all season, but the team does have some depth ready behind him.
Wan'Dale Robinson hints at why Daniel Jones may have struggled with Giants
Speaking about Daniel Jones' struggle with the Giants, Wan'Dale Robinson gets to the bottom of the issue.