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Nov. 27 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings agreed to sign former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, a league source told UPI on Wednesday. Jones, released last week by the Giants, will join the Vikings practice squad and is in line for a backup role behind starter Sam Darnold. He completed 63.3% of his throws for 2,070 yards, eight scores and seven interceptions through 10 starts this season for the Giants.
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The Giants benched Jones in favor of Tommy DeVito ahead of their Week 12 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Darnold was signed last off-season to serve as a backup for rookie quarterback J.J, McCarthy, but became the Vikings' starter when McCarthy sustained a knee injury during the preseason.
Darnold completed 67.6% of his throws for 2,717 yards, a career-high 21 scores and 10 interceptions through his first 11 starts this season. He led the Vikings to a 9-2 record.
Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien are the other quarterbacks on the Vikings roster. Mullens completed 2 of 2 pass attempts for 38 yards over three appearances this season.
The Vikings will host the Arizona Cardinals (6-5) at 1 p.m. EST Sunday in Minneapolis.
