Vikings Sign Veteran Quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback David Blow.

Blow, this year's fan favorite of the Hard Knicks was cut

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by the Detroit Lions just after the 53-man roster deadline on Tuesday.

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Blow, 27, will join the third-string behind starter Kirk Cousins and

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primary backup is Nick Mullens. Minnesota cut quarterback for 2nd year

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Kellen Mondt - a third-round pick in the 2021 draft - earlier this week.

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Through three seasons in Detroit, Blow conceded 1,033 yards,

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four touchdowns and seven interceptions to a 0–5 opening record.

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Most of his time on the field came during his rookie season in 2019.

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He appeared in just one game in each of the last two seasons.

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