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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Some familiar roots have helped a former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback find a new home. The Minnesota Vikings signed former Jaguars quarterback John Wolford to their practice squad on Wednesday, and there aare plenty of ties related to the Jaguars that go into the signing.
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Former Jaguars quarterback signs with Vikings
Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback John Wolford has a new home. The Minnesota Vikings announced that they have signed Wolford to the practice squad. This move comes after Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury. Wolford joins a young Vikings' quarterback room with JJ McCarthy and Max Brosmer.
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Vikings Signing QB John Wolford to Practice Squad
In 2023, Wolford signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spent time on their practice squad. He went through camp with the Bucs in 2024 but was released following training camp. He then signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars late in the season and went through their training camp in 2025, but was released.
John Wolford, 30, played in O'Connell's system with the Rams. But he hasn't taken a snap in a regular-season game since 2022.
One such quarterback making waves is John Wolford, who recently played for the Jacksonville Jaguars during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. This article delves into Wolford's journey in the NFL,
Though he more than likely won’t see the field for the Vikings, Wolford provides depth behind starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy and backup quarterback Max Brosmer. He has also spent time with the New York Jets, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and most recently, the Jacksonville Jaguars in his career.
The Minnesota Vikings have added some depth in the quarterback room following Carson Wentz’s injury, adding John Wolford to the practice squad ... Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars. He also played briefly in the Alliance of American Football ...
The Minnesota Vikings sign John Wolford to the practice squad amid QB injuries. Wolford steps in after Carson Wentz's season-ending injury. J.J. McCarthy to return.
Minnesota has signed John Wolford to its practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday morning.
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