Daniel Jones joins the Vikings in learning and support mode for now in his fresh start
EAGAN, Minn. — The quarterback revitalization program the Minnesota Vikings have unofficially launched under coach Kevin O’Connell has a new participant: Daniel Jones. The sixth overall pick in the 2019 draft who requested his release by the New York Giants last week was signed to Minnesota’s practice squad on Friday, after deciding to join a 9-2 team with an NFL -wide reputation for a player-friendly environment and a coach with a knack for quarterback development. “I’m looking forward to learning the system and building relationships with these guys and helping the team.” After going 24-44-1 as a starter, Jones was benched by the Giants, who are now 2-10. Sam Darnold, another failed former New York quarterback who was drafted third overall by the Jets the year before Jones went to the Giants, has enjoyed a remarkable comeback in O’Connell’s offense after rookie J.J. McCarthy, perceived to be the eventual franchise quarterback in Minnesota, went down with a preseason knee injury.
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