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.

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.

The Minnesota Vikings have added another quarterback to their roster, reuniting head coach Kevin O’Connell with John Wolford.

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.

Minnesota has signed John Wolford to its practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday morning.