Minnesota Vikings have signed former college football star quarterback

NFL EXCLUSIVE BY: RUPAM KUMAR AUGUST 21, 2023

The Vikings have added a new star quarterback to their squad.

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Minnesota Vikings have signed former Ole Miss standout Jordan Ta'amu.

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XFL Offensive Player of the Year Jordan Ta’amu (QB) is signing with the #Vikings," Jordan Schultz reported.

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The former XFL quarterback is under contract with an NFC North franchise.

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"Still just 25 years old, the 6-3, 214-pound Ta’amu was a standout at Ole Miss and now makes his NFL return," Jordan Schultz said.

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Jordan Ta’amu could be a key player for the Vikings in the coming regular season.

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However, Kirk Cousins of course remains the QB 1 in the regular season.

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Jordan has spent time with several teams but has never appeared in an NFL game.

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