JAREN HALL NEWS

Not many people outside of Provo gave BYU a chance to knock off Utah in 2021, but the Cougars got a 'special' game from Jaren Hall and snapped the Utes' nine-game winning streak in the rivalry Looking back at unranked BYU's 26-17 upset of No. 21 Utah four years ago, and how the victory helped catapult the Cougars into the Big 12

OCTOBER 16 • DESERET.COM

Let go by Seattle Hall was released by the Seahawks on Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official website reports.

Impact Hall spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign with Seattle, the majority of which was spent on the practice squad. The quarterback was elevated multiple times and ultimately signed to the active roster late last season, but he did not appear in a game. Hall appeared in three contests, including a start, with the Vikings in 2023, completing 13 of 20 passes for 168 yards, while adding 14 rushing yards on six carries, but he did lose two fumbles and throw an interception as well. Hall will now look for a fresh start ahead of the 2025 season.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks waive QB Jaren Hall and 3 other players The Seahawks are making room on their roster

APRIL 29 • USATODAY.COM

Seahawks have 10 picks in the NFL draft and needs on the offensive line

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APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Emergency QB for Week 17 Hall (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup with the Bears.

Impact The third QB would need starter Geno Smith and backup Sam Howell to get injured, sick or ejected to be able to enter the contest. Hall signed to the Seahawks' practice squad in early September and got elevated to the active roster for the first time in late November, though he has yet to see action this season.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 16 Hall (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Geno Smith dealing with a knee injury, Seattle signed Hall off the practice squad to the active roster to provide insurance at quarterback. Smith has been cleared to play Sunday, and with Sam Howell serving as the backup quarterback, Hall will be the emergency third-string QB. Hall will only see the field if both Smith and Howell are removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 16 Hall (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Geno Smith dealing with a knee injury, Seattle signed Hall off the practice squad to the active roster to provide insurance at quarterback. Smith has been cleared to play Sunday, and with Sam Howell serving as the backup quarterback, Hall will be the emergency third-string QB. Hall will only see the field if both Smith and Howell were to be removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Sign Jaren Hall to Active Roster Among Trio of Moves While Geno Smith will start against the Vikings, the Seahawks ensured they had a third option under center for Week 16.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • SI.COM

Signed to active roster The Seahawks signed Hall to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Hall has been elevated from the practice squad to serve as the Seahawks' emergency third quarterback in each of the last two games. Starting quarterback Geno Smith is coming off a knee injury suffered during last week's loss to the Packers, so it appears that Seattle wants some extra depth for this Sunday's matchup against Minnesota. Smith doesn't have an injury designation heading into this contest, but Hall and Sam Howell will be on standby in case the starter has to come out any point versus the Vikings.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Seahawks signed Hall to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Hall was elevated as the from the practice squad to serve as the Seahawks' emergency third quarterback in each of the last two games. Starting quarterback Geno Smith is coming off a knee injury suffered during last week's loss to the Packers, so it appears that Seattle wants some extra depth for this Sunday's matchup against Minnesota. Smith doesn't have an injury heading into this contest, but Hall and Sam Howell will be on standby in case the starter has to come out any point versus the Vikings.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Hall reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Hall was inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, but he was available as the Seahawks' emergency third quarterback behind Geno Smith (knee) and Sam Howell. Smith suffered a right knee injury in the third quarter, and if he's unable to play in Week 16 against the Vikings, Hall could be the Seahawks' backup quarterback behind Howell.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Hall was elevated from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Hall was part of the active roster for the first time this season in the Week 13 matchup against the Jets, but he didn't suit up. With Geno Smith and Sam Howell available as the top two options at quarterback for Seattle, Hall is expected to be the emergency signal-caller Sunday.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Hall reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Hall was inactive for Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets, joining the active roster for the first time this season. With Geno Smith and Sam Howell operating as the team's top two options at quarterback, Hall hasn't had a direct path to playing time.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive despite elevation Hall (coach's decision), who was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, is inactive for Sunday's Week 13 game versus the Jets.

Impact Hall hasn't yet suited up this season, and he'll remain out of action Sunday against New York with each of Seattle's top two quarterbacks -- Geno Smith and Sam Howell -- in good health. Per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, Hall's elevation for Sunday's contest may simply be a case of the organization wanting to reward the QB for his time on the practice squad with a game check.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 13 The Seahawks elevated Hall from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Colin Gunther of the team's official site reports.

Impact It's the first time Hall has been elevated to the active roster since signing with the Seahawks' practice squad in early September. Hall will likely operate as Seattle's emergency third quarterback against the Jets on Sunday behind starter Geno Smith and backup Sam Howell.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new opportunity Hall signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Monday.

Impact Hall was waived by the Vikings on Thursday, as they opted to go with Brett Rypien as their No. 3 option at quarterback instead. The BYU product will now fill that void for Seattle, as the team only had starter Geno Smith and backup Sam Howell at the position between its active roster and practice squad before today. Hall appeared in three contests for Minnesota last season, completing 13 of his 20 pass attempts for 168 yards and an interception, while also losing two fumbles.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Minnesota The Vikings waived Hall on Thursday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.

Impact With Hall having been let go, the Vikings signed Brett Rypien to bolster a QB room that also includes starter Sam Darnold as well as Nick Mullens. The report notes that Hall suffered a leg contusion during Saturday's preseason finale against the Eagles, but the 2023 fifth-rounder was not waived with an injury designation.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings sign Brett Rypien, waive fellow QB Jaren Hall The Minnesota Vikings signed Brett Rypien and waived fellow quarterback Jaren Hall on Thursday.Rypien will be the third-string quarterback f...

AUGUST 29, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Vikings waive QB Jaren Hall, sign Brett Rypien Hall’s strong finish to the preseason earned him an initial spot on the roster but he’s now replaced two days later.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vikings make change at backup QB, dropping Jaren Hall for Brett Rypien The Vikings waived No. 3 quarterback Jaren Hall on Thursday and signed former Bears and Rams QB Brett Rypien.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings Sign Quarterback Brett Rypien, Waive Jaren Hall Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 29, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings' Jaren Hall suffered leg injury in preseason finale vs. Eagles Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell mentioned the injury during the broadcast but the severity of it is unknown.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sees bulk of action Saturday Hall completed 17 of 25 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Eagles. He added 11 rushing yards on two carries.

Impact The 2023 fifth-round pick got the start with both Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens getting held out of the Vikings' preseason finale, and Hall played into the third quarter before being replaced under center by Matt Corral. Hall was was impressive, albeit against Philadelphia's second-team defenders, and he led Minnesota to five straight scoring drives to begin the game, hitting Trishton Jackson and Justin Hall for TDs in the red zone. The second-year player appears set as the Vikings' No. 3 quarterback, but even with J.J. McCarthy (knee) lost for the season, Hall is unlikely to see any regular-season action other than in an emergency.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Hall Crisp as Vikings Close 2024 Preseason Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 24, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM