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Vikings Reportedly Signing New Quarterback On Tuesday

By Andrew McCarty Earlier this week, the Minnesota Vikings announced backup quarterback Sean Mannion tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, he won’t be suiting up for this weekend’s game against the Green Bay Packers. With Mannion out, the Vikings needed a backup quarterback just in case starting quarterback Kirk Cousins goes down. On Tuesday afternoon, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero revealed the Vikings did just that. According to his report, the team signed veteran quarterback Kyle Sloter to the active roster. “A reunion: The Vikings are signing QB Kyle Sloter to the 53-man roster, pe…