Dec. 28 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings will bench quarterback Nick Mullens and start rookie Jaren Hall against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in Minneapolis, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Thursday.
"Now that he's healthy, he's had a great few weeks of preparation, we look forward to seeing what Jaren can do," O'Connell told reporters.
Hall completed 8 of 10 passes for 101 yards in two appearances this season. He took over at quarterback for the Vikings in Week 8 after starter Kirk Cousins sustained a torn ACL.
Hall started in Week 9, but sustained a concussion in the first quarter and has not played since.