EAGAN, Minn. — Brett Rypien is returning to the Vikings.
Minnesota was awarded the veteran QB via a waiver claim on Tuesday.
Rypien first joined the Vikings before the 2024 season and was credited with leading Minnesota's scout team to prep the starting defense.
He remained with the Vikings during training camp but was released in late August.
Rypien then spent time with the Bengals and Colts, who placed him on waivers Monday.
He joins a Vikings QBs room with J.J. McCarthy, who has been ruled out for Week 17 with a hand injury, undrafted rookie Max Brosmer and veteran John Wolford. Brosmer is preparing to start Thursday when Minnesota (7-8) hosts Detroit (8-7) on Christmas.
Rypien has appeared in 11 career games, including four starts, but he has not played in a regular-season game since 2023 with the Rams. He has completed 98 of 168 passes for 1,414 yards with four touchdowns during time with the Broncos (2020-22) and Rams (2023).
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