Vikings, Daniel Jones and Nick Mullens

Nick Mullens or Daniel Jones: Who will be Vikings' backup QB in playoffs?
I t's now been six weeks since the Vikings added former Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones to their practice squad. Earlier this week, he was signed to the active roster, a
Who’s the backup quarterback for the Vikings? It could be Daniel Jones.
The backdrop of this whole conversation surrounding the depth chart is the fact that quarterback Sam Darnold struggled mightily last weekend when the Vikings suffered a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. He only completed 18 of 41 passes for 166 yards and he did not throw a touchdown.
Daniel Jones Could Serve as Vikings' QB2 over Mullens for NFL Playoff Game vs. Rams
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not rule out the possibility of Daniel Jones serving as the primary backup to quarterback Sam Darnold
Vikings’ quarterback plans grow vague with Daniel Jones added to the roster
Daniel Jonesis available to be the Vikings' backup quarterback Monday against the Los Angeles Rams. Coach Kevin O’Connell would not say Thursday whether Jones will be given that role over Nick Mullens.
Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones could be a snap away from playing in playoffs
While the Giants sit at home, their former quarterback, Daniel Jones could be taking snaps for the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs on Monday. Minnesota plays the Rams in Los Angeles on Monday in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs.
Are Vikings considering surprise Daniel Jones move for playoffs?
Daniel Jones may be climbing up the totem pole in Minnesota at record speed. Speaking with reporters Thursday ahead of Monday’s playoff opener against the Los Angeles Rams, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell indicated that Jones could become the team’s backup quarterback behind Sam Darnold.
Daniel Jones could be elevated to Vikings’ QB2 for playoff game vs. Rams
Daniel Jones could be in line to step in for Sam Darnold if the Vikings quarterback gets injured or has another rough performance when the postseason begins this weekend. Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell left the door open for the former Giants quarterback to potentially jump to the No.
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Nick Mullens replaces Jaren Hall at QB to start second half
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QB Nick Mullens will start Vikings season finale against the Lions
Nick Mullens will get his third start at quarterback for the Vikings, replacing Jaren Hall after Sunday’s 33-10 loss to the Packers. Mullens has been able to move the offense, but turnovers have ...
Vikings Sign Veteran QB Before Facing Rams in Wild Card Game
The Minnesota Vikings made another move at quarterback before their Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams, signing ...
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Nick Mullens, Vikings’ Fourth Starting Quarterback, Gets Call For Playoff Hopefuls
His job in Cincinnati had been to run the scout team, mimicking the opposition ... and the Vikings are hoping Nick Mullens can deliver in a similar manner when he gets the start this week.
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QB Nick Mullens traded to the Vikings as the 80-man roster cut looms
Raiders.com's Eddie Paskal and KSNV News 3 Las Vegas' Jesse Merrick react to the trade of quarterback Nick Mullens to the Vikings, recap the preseason Week 2 win over the Dolphins and discuss ...
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Vikings sign former Giants starting QB to active roster
To make room for the former Giants starter, the Vikings waived Brett Rypien. This marks the second time this year Rypien has ...
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Analyzing how Nick Mullens can succeed in the Vikings' system
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Vikings re-sign QB Brett Rypien to practice squad, open practice window for DT Taki Taimani
The Vikings re-signed quarterback Brett Rypien to the practice squad Thursday, the team announced. They waived Rypien from the active roster earlier this week, replacing him with quarterback Daniel ...