ARIZONA – The Minnesota Vikings are getting additional quarterback support ahead of their Week 13 battle against the Arizona Cardinals.

After being released by the New York Giants, former first-round pick Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, according to numerous NFL insiders.

Jones wanted to sign with a postseason contender, and it’s hard to argue against his choice — the Vikings are currently 9-2 and poised to be contenders when the playoffs begin in seven weeks.

Minnesota was a pleasant surprise thanks to the performance of Sam Darnold, but when Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was asked about the possibility of signing Jones earlier this week (before the signing was announced), he offered the following:

“I have to say I have a lot of respect for Daniel Jones as a player and a person. I met him years ago through the draft process. I’m sure now that he’s a free agent and there’s probably a lot of league-wide interest in him.” “Daniel will make the decision that’s best for him and his future career and I’m sure he’ll go through that process is currently going through,” O’Connell said (h/t ESPN).

“All I can say is that I’ve been a big fan of Daniel for a long time and I hope wherever his next step takes him, it’s a good opportunity for him.”

After New York’s 2-8 start, Jones and the Giants decided to go their separate ways midway through the season.

“I think the system is their system, he probably fits their system very well. Really good player,” Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said of Jones’ signing with Minnesota.

It’s a big matchup for both sides, as the Cardinals and Vikings are second in their respective divisions in the regular season. Arizona is 6-5 after having its four-game winning streak snapped in Seattle.

It’s the Darnold show in Minnesota, but if something happens against Arizona, the Cardinals could see Jones in action.