Vikings Sign Jordan Ta’amu, Quarterback
Quarterback Jordan Ta’amu was signed by the Vikings on Monday.
Outside linebacker Curtis Weaver was waived by the Vikings to create space on the roster for Ta’amu.
After playing a standout role for the XFL’s D.C. Defenders, Ta’amu is joining Minnesota. On his way to being named the 2023 XFL Offensive Player of the Year, he started 10 games for the Defenders.
Ta’amu led D.C. with 14 touchdowns and 1,894 yards through the air while completing 143 of 229 passes (62.4%) with three interceptions. Along with his passing ability, he ran for 298 yards and three touchdowns on 67 carries.
This season, the XFL’s passing touchdowns and yardage rank was third.
Ta’amu signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2019; however, he has not participated in an NFL regular season game. He has played for the Panthers, Chiefs, Lions, and Commanders.
In his two seasons as a college football player at Mississippi, the native of Hawaii completed 381 of 591 passes (64 percent) for 5,600 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. During those two seasons, Ta’amu ran 173 times for 507 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Signing of the Vikings Jordan Ta’amu, an ex-XFL quarterback
This offseason, Ta’amu is the third member of the D.C. Defenders to sign a contract with the Vikings.
The XFL declared on Friday that former D.C. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta’amu has signed with the Vikings. He just finished a season in which he was named the offensive player of the year by the league.
A few months ago, the Vikings invited Ta’amu for a workout. Strangely enough, they’re adding him to the roster one day before their second preseason match.
Ta’amu joins running back Abram Smith and wide receiver Lucky Jackson as the third former Defender to sign with the Vikings this offseason. Along with rookie Jaren Hall, Kirk Cousins, and backup Nick Mullens, he joins the Minnesota quarterback room. Ta’amu most likely won’t play in the Vikings’ preseason game against the Titans on Saturday night, but he might see some action in the team’s joint practices with the Cardinals the following week.
