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Kevin O'Connell Discusses Daniel Jones's Fit With Sam Darnold, Vikings

Jones walks off the field after the Giants defeated the Vikings 31–24 in the wild-card round of the playoffs. | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell is collecting abandoned franchise quarterbacks to his roster like Avengers Infinity Stones.

Sam Darnold, the former No. 3 pick who didn't pan out as the New York Jets' answer under center, has led the Vikings to a 9–2 record this season. And now Daniel Jones, the former No. 6 pick who was cut by the New York Giants last Monday, is joining the mix as he agreed to sign the Vikings after officially clearing waivers Monday.

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