Daniel Jones Excited to Join Minnesota Vikings as Backup QB

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Daniel Jones Excited to Join Minnesota Vikings as Backup QB
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Daniel Jones opened up about his decision to sign with the Minnesota Vikings after being released by the New York Giants. He expressed enthusiasm about working under Kevin O'Connell and contributing to the team's momentum.

Daniel Jones opened up this week about his decision to sign with the Minnesota Vikings as a backup quarterback after he was released by the New York Giants following his own request. Speaking to reporters on Friday for the first time since giving a farewell speech to the media in New York, Jones sounded enthusiastic about joining a new team and working under head coach Kevin O’Connell. 'Excited to be here, excited to be a Minnesota Viking – awesome opportunity.

The Giants are 0-2 since parting ways, but Jones seems to have put the past to rest. 'It’s been a crazy last couple of weeks, for sure. Certainly a lot going on. At the end of the day, I’m excited to be here. This is an awesome opportunity,' he said on Friday. 'I’m looking forward to learning the system and building relationships with these guys and helping the team.' Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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