With Jaren Hall signed to the active roster ... but the major distinction on this occasion is that he is an emergency third quarterback. Only QBs signed to the active roster can be inactive ...

And he knows the upcoming opponent pretty well. Former Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall will join the Seahawks' 53-man roster. Sam Howell backs up Smith. Since Hall is on the active roster ...

Hall (coach's decision) is inactive but designated as the emergency quarterback for Thursday night's matchup with the Bears. The third QB would need starter Geno Smith and backup Sam Howell to get ...

With J.J. McCarthy the only quarterback under contract next season ... The Vikings moved swiftly, choosing to waive 2023 fifth-round pick Jaren Hall to make room for Rypien.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at CHICAGO BEARS — SEATTLE: TE Brady Russell (foot), LB Patrick O’Connell, OT Michael Jerrell, WR Cody White, CB Nehemiah Pritchett, QB Jaren Hall (emergency third QB).