It wasn’t easy for Desmond Ridder to land a spot in Minnesota .

The 26-year-old quarterback won a tryout over fellow journeyman signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson before signing with the Vikings on Tuesday, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio .

Ridder will serve as the Vikings’ emergency third-string quarterback behind starter Carson Wentz and backup Max Brosmer, who is an undrafted rookie, when Minnesota takes on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero .

Desmond Ridder of the Las Vegas Raiders leaves the field after the team’s 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images

The Vikings are scrambling in the aftermath of the injury to J.J. McCarthy, who was ruled out f

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