The Vikings have unearthed a new backup passer.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that Shaun Hill is headed to Minnesota to fill the void left by Matt Cassel.
The Vikings wanted to find a safe veteran behind second-year passer Teddy Bridgewater. They could have done worse than Hill, who gives play-caller Norv Turner a safe if bland option to lean on in case of a disaster.
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