New NFL Rule Change Could Make Jaren Hall a 53-Man Lock for Vikings
Believe it or not, it sounds like the Minnesota Vikings considered releasing Jaren Hall, as recently as last week. At least, that’s what one report said. But after a very strong outing in the Vikings’ final preseason game, Hall getting him through waivers seemed unlikely.
Although he’s very unlikely to ever be the starting quarterback on the Minnesota Vikings, given they drafted J.J. McCarthy, he could still be the future backup quarterback, or a potential trade chip. The risk was probably not worth the reward
Rule change affects Jaren Hall’s chances at Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster
Then, Tom Pelissero (NFL Network) reported a rule change that almost guarantees Hall will make the Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster. No longer can NFL teams keep a developmental QB on the practice squad, and raise him to the active roster on game days, without taking up a roster spot.
Important note as teams construct their initial 53-man rosters:
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 26, 2024
NFL teams were informed that the NFLPA vetoed the revised Emergency 3rd Quarterback rule that would have allowed teams to elevate a bona fide QB from the practice squad an unlimited number of times.
So, the rule…
Hall showed too much talent this preseason for other teams not to take a flyer on him, through waivers. If Kellen Mond can get claimed, you sure can bet Hall will too. But after this new rule change, there’s no chance the Vikings expose him. They need a 3rd string QB on game days. The found that out last season.
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Teams are always trying to improve their quarterback depth. Many teams without a true bonafide starting quarterback are always looking for quarterbacks like Hall. That’s why, even prior to this rule change, the Vikings were probably keeping Jaren Hall on the 53-man roster. Now, it seems like a lock.
#Vikings overall @PFF grades (OFFENSE) from the #Eagles preseason game:
— The Purple Persuasion (@TPPSkol) August 25, 2024
🏈Top-5
1. QB Jaren Hall: 85.2
2. LT David Quessenberry: 71.7
3. G Tyrese Robinson: 70.3
4. G Michael Jurgens: 68.9
5. RB DeWayne McBride: 68.1
🏈Bottom-5
1. G Spencer Rolland: 40.6
2. C Matthew Cindric:… pic.twitter.com/mVwQw0Jway
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