Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has explained why he signed with the Vikings. Jones was benched by the Giants last week due to a combination of ineffectiveness and the team not wanting to risk being on the hook for a large injury guarantee.

The Minnesota Vikings got the ultimate insurance policy. With the New York Giants paying the bulk of Daniel Jones’ salary, they brought him into their quarterback room. Now, the Duke product will serve as Sam Darnold’s backup.

The quarterback revitalization program the Minnesota Vikings have unofficially launched under coach Kevin O’Connell has a new participant in Daniel Jones.