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.

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.

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