The Minnesota Vikings are signing former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, a team source confirmed Wednesday.
The Giants released Jones last Friday after benching him earlier that week.
Jones, in his sixth season with the Giants, was drafted No. 6 overall in 2019 by the franchise. The Giants started this season 2-8 with Jones in the lineup and he completed 63.3 percent of his passes for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions through those 10 games.
The 27-year-old quarterback has played in 70 games for New York, throwing for 14,582 yards with 70 touchdowns and 47 interceptions and tallying a 64.1 completion percentage.
Jones cleared waivers following his release which was expected as it was unlikely another team would claim the $13.8 million of guaranteed money remaining on his contract. Jones signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the Giants ahead of the 2023 season.
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