Quarterback Brett Rypien, safety Jay Ward, cornerback Dwight McGlothern, defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez, center Michael Jurgens, guard Ed Ingram and tight end Josh Oliver were among Vikings players inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Left tackle Cam Robinson is active and should be good to go for the game.

Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has explained why he signed with the Vikings. Jones was benched by the Giants last week due to a combination of ineffectiveness and the team not wanting to risk being on the hook for a large injury guarantee.

Last week, the New York Giants waived quarterback Daniel Jones after the former No. 6 overall pick requested his release following his benching in favor of Tommy DeVito. Jones -- who was benched in large part so the Giants could avoid paying out the injury guarantees in his contract next offseason -- cleared waivers on Monday and,