The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback situation just got more interesting for Sam Darnold and the rest of the group.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Daniel Jones has been signed to the Vikings’ active roster. The Vikings waived QB Brett Rypien in a corresponding move to open up the roster spot. Jones will likely serve as the emergency third quarterback on the Vikings’ gameday roster behind Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens.

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.

Daniel Jones could be getting a promotion before the Vikings’ biggest game of the season. Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday that he is considering moving Jones up to the roster after beginning the first month of his Vikings career on the practice squad.

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.

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.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell offered strong support for veteran backup quarterback Brett Rypien.

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.

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.

After the Minnesota Vikings' tough loss to the Detroit Lions, Kevin O'Connell weighed in on the NFL's quarterback dynamics, mentioning Daniel Jones potentially stepping into a backup role behind Sam Darnold.

Where he is now: Allen, 32, has been with the 49ers since 2023 and was Brock Purdy’s backup during the 2024 season. He appeared in three games with one start. He completed 17 of 30 passes (56.7%) for 199 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.