"Darnold’s price might continue to go up as teams evaluate the draft and available free-agent quarterbacks," The Athletic's Dianna Russini wrote. "Front office executives believe that his experience and performance in Minnesota this season will make Darnold’s market competitive in March."

Following Daniel Jones' signing to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad, rumors are starting to swirl about the future of stating quarterback Sam

The Vikings will have a new starting quarterback next season regardless of how this year plays out, per a new report.

#Vikings QB Sam Darnold on Daniel Jones: “Great guy. Just excited to get him in here and be teammates with him. He’s played a lot of football, so he’s going to help this football team.” Fun fact: Darnold and Jones were cornhole opponents at a Super Bowl event. Darnold won. pic.twitter.com/B0vmGD1u5q

McCarthy is the future. Darnold has Minnesota in playoff contention. So why add the former Giants QB, and how will it affect the Vikings' depth chart?

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Sam Darnold is “excited” about Daniel Jones’ next NFL chapter in Minnesota. On Wednesday, the same day it was reported the former Giants quarterback is signing with the Vikings, the team’s current signal-caller said he’s “very happy to be teammates with Jones,” who was released by Big Blue last Friday after five-and-a-half rollercoaster seasons.

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He proved that on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field as he led the Vikings to a 30-27 overtime win over the Chicago Bears.

In the midst of Sam Darnold's breakout season with the Vikings, Minnesota added some QB insurance in the form of Daniel Jones.