Daniel Jones, a former first-round draft pick, was benched and then released by the Giants this month. The Vikings will need an experienced quarterback to pair with J.J. McCarthy in 2025 if Sam Darnold leaves as a free agent.

The idea of Jones signing with the Vikings picked up steam over the weekend after he was granted his release from the New York Giants.

The Vikings are signing former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, according to numerous reports. He was released by New York last week and cleared waivers on Monday.