The Minnesota Vikings are turning heads once again—but not just for their stellar 2025 playoff run. Instead, they’re making waves by activating former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, a move that feels more like a calculated chess play than a football decision.
Jones, once hailed as the Giants’ franchise quarterback, has now become a strategic tool in Minnesota’s postseason playbook. After being released by New York in November, Jones signed with the Vikings’ practice squad for a modest $375,000 deal. By promoting Jones to the active roster, the Vikings are setting themselves up for a potential compensatory draft pick should he sign elsewhere in free agency.