After six seasons together, the Giants released Jones last week, following a 2-8 start to a season that no longer held any promise. Tommy DeVito was named the team's new starter, and Jones was relegated to end of the bench, even behind No. 2 quarterback Drew Lock.

After splitting with the New York Giants following his benching, Daniel Jones is set to sign with the Minnesota Vikings as a backup quarterback.

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The Giants granted Jones' request for a release last week and he cleared waivers on Monday,