Former Vikings QB Lands New Job Behind Old Teammate

This offseason there was uncertainty as to what the Minnesota Vikings would do at quarterback. Sam Darnold led the team to a 14-win season last year, and J.J. McCarthy was returning from a season-ending knee injury.

Ultimately the franchise went the way of the youngster, but they still needed to fill out the room. There was some belief that Brett Rypien would stick on the roster. Voice of the Vikings, Paul Allen, mentioned just how much the franchise loved him.

Unfortunately for Rypien though, Max Brosmer came in as an undrafted free agent and stole the show. Rypien went elsewhere, and after spending time with the Cincinnati Bengals, he now has a new home.

Brett Rypien signed by Indianapolis Colts

After Brett Rypien found out he didn’t make the Minnesota Vikings, it was time for him to find new employment. Initially that came with the Cincinnati Bengals. Now he’ll join 2024 teammate Daniel Jones with the Indianapolis Colts.

Veteran QB Brett Rypien is signing with the #Colts practice squad, per source.

With Anthony Richardson (eye) going on IR, rookie Riley Leonard will back up Daniel Jones this week.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 14, 2025

After being released by the New York Giants the Minnesota Vikings brought in Daniel Jones as a backup option. He got the opportunity to attend Kevin O’Connell’s quarterback school, and he’s still talking about how much he learned.

Jones was a target for the Vikings as an option alongside of McCarthy this offseason. Ultimately he bet on himself and signed with the Colts intending to return as a starting option. Through six games it appears he was right.

The Colts are 5-1 and Jones has completed a career-high 71.7% of his passes. He has thrown for 1,502 yards with eight touchdowns and just three interceptions.

With the Vikings blowing out former backup Jake Browning and the Bengals in Week 3, Brett Rypien found his way onto the field. Unfortunately the only stat he recorded was a sack.

It’s unlikely that Rypien finds his way under center, but he certainly gives the Colts a better veteran backup option than rookie Riley Leonard. The Notre Dame product was a sixth round pick in April, but has yet to appear in a game.

Indianapolis found themselves in need of a quarterback after Anthony Richardson broke an orbital bone in his face. He was injured doing pregame band work on Sunday.