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The Browns claimed Mond off waivers from the Vikings on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
What it means:
Mond was drafted by the Vikings in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft but failed to impress during his short time with the organization and was waived ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. However, he quickly found a new home with the Browns, who've dealt with well documented QB controversy over the last year. Currently, it appears like Mond will compete with Joshua Dobbs for the backup spot behind Jacoby Brissett, who'll operate as the starter while Deshaun Watson is suspended.
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The Vikings waived Mond on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
What it means:
Mond was drafted by the Vikings in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but he's failed to impress during his short time with the organization. Sean Mannion outplayed Mond during the preseason, and the team recently traded for Nick Mullens, which left Mond as the odd man out. Due to his collegiate prowess, Mond figures to at least get a look on a practice squad during the 2022 campaign.
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Mond started Saturday's preseason loss to the 49ers and was 10-of-20 passing for 82 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions.
What it means:
Round 2 of the backup quarterback battle went to Sean Mannion after Mond outplayed him in the first preseason game. Mannion was 10-of-15 passing for 65 yards in the second half, so he wasn't too much better. The battle for the backup role will likely be decided late in training camp.
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Mond was 9-of-14 passing for 119 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's preseason loss at Las Vegas. He also had three carries for seven yards.
What it means:
Round 1 of the battle for the backup quarterback job went to Mond, who outplayed Sean Mannion (8-of-12 passing for 79 yards and no touchdowns). However, Mannion played in the first half and Mond played against lesser competition in the second half. The battle for the backup role will likely continue through the preseason. Mond improved significantly from last year when he looked lost at times during the preseason.
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Mond and Sean Mannion are listed as co-backups behind Kirk Cousins in Minnesota's first depth chart of the preseason, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
What it means:
Mond and Mannion are in a battle for the backup quarterback role and their play in preseason will likely go a long way to determine the winner. Mond had a rough season as a rookie as he was unimpressive in the preseason, struggled with COVID during training camp and fell into ex-head coach Mike Zimmer's doghouse. He played just one series during the regular season. He could beat out Mannion as the 2021 third-round pick still has upside given his physical tools.
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Mond isn't a candidate to start Week 18 against Chicago as Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said "not particularly" when asked if he wanted to see Mond play, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Mond played one series in Sunday's loss at Green Bay going 2-of-3 passing for five yards.
What it means:
Mond played one series when starter Sean Mannion was unavailable due to a hand injury. It's not clear if Kirk Cousins will start Week 18 with the Vikings eliminated from playoff contention (and not clear if Cousins will return from the COVID-19 list), but it looks like Mannion and not Mond would start if needed.