Notably, coach Kevin O’Connell did not commit to quarterback Nick Mullens as the backup when the topic came up during his weekly press conference. Asked if there was a possibility that Jones ...

Veteran Nick Mullens is the primary backup for Sam Darnold, who is having a phenomenal season, with Brett Rypien the third-stringer. Despite O’Connell’s high opinion of Jones, it would still ...

But as the Vikings prepare to open the postseason against the Rams on Monday night, it's also worth pondering if it'll be Jones — not Nick Mullens — backing up Sam Darnold the rest of the way.

“I think it’s very important to understand, Nick Mullens has been our No. 2 quarterback all season long for a reason — my trust in Nick." He went on to say that the backup spot on the ...

Backup QB Nick Mullens is bound for free agency in March, just as Darnold will be if the team doesn't extend him before then. The 28-year-old quarterback played well for Chicago in the preseason ...

Nick Mullens remains Sam Darnold's backup. Head coach Kevin O'Connell left open the possibility earlier this week of Jones surpassing Mullens as the team's No. 2 QB, but that's not the decision ...

Sam Darnold is having a great season under center for the Vikings, and he’s backed up by veteran Nick Mullens, who has been with Minnesota for three years. Brett Rypien is the third-stringer.

The Vikings signed Jones this week to their 53-man roster, where he joined Darnold and No. 2 quarterback Nick Mullens after a six-week stint on the team's practice squad. Mullens was Darnold's ...