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Daniel Jones<\/a> has found a new home after his release from the New York Giants<\/a>, signing with the Minnesota Vikings<\/a>. The former Giants quarterback, who spent five-and-a-half rollercoaster seasons with Big Blue, will begin his stint with Minnesota on the practice squad. <\/strong>According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Jones joins a quarterback room led by Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens<\/strong>, with veteran Brett Rypien<\/strong> previously serving as the third-string quarterback.<\/p>\n Jones, 27, became a free agent on Monday after clearing waivers. His release from the Giants came after a tumultuous season, where the team stumbled to a 2-8 start.<\/strong> Following his benching last Monday in favor of fan-favorite Tommy DeVito<\/a>, Jones was demoted to fourth-string quarterback when Tim Boyle was added to the practice squad. Frustrated with his position, he requested his release last Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his time with the Giants, Jones expressed gratitude and accountability in a prepared statement. “The opportunity to play for the Giants was truly a dream come tru<\/em>e,” he said. “I take full responsibility for my part in not bringing more wins. No one wanted to win those games worse than me. I gave everything I had<\/em>.” <\/p>\n The sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Jones had moments of promise, including leading the Giants to an unexpected playoff run in 2022<\/strong>. His performance earned him a four-year, $160 million contract extension in 2023<\/strong>, though his recent struggles led to his release.<\/p>\n The Giants still owe most of the $11.83 million remaining on Jones’ contract due to offset language, which allows his new team to cover a prorated portion of his salary. However, the Giants avoided activating a clause that could have increased their financial burden if Jones were injured<\/strong> while playing.<\/p>\n Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell<\/a> spoke highly of Jones earlier in the week, stating, “I’ve been a fan of Daniel’s for a long time and hope wherever his next stop takes him, it’s a good opportunity for him<\/em>.” The Vikings, currently 9-2 under the guidance of Sam Darnold<\/a>, seem optimistic about Jones’ addition.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Giants struggled without Jones, suffering a 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers. DeVito went 21-for-31 for 189 yards with no touchdowns and was sacked four times. Rookie receiver Malik Nabers didn’t hold back in his assessment of the team’s effort, calling it “soft as f-k.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\nFormer Giants QB joins Minnesota’s practice squad<\/h2>\n