Report: Minnesota Vikings want Josh Freeman to start

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly started preparing Josh Freeman to start their next game.

The NFC North side signed the quarterback as a free agent earlier this month after he was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

FOXSports.com says that the team are pushing the 25-year-old to learn the offense and start against the New York Giants on Monday.

Christian Ponder started the Vikings' first three games of the season, before a rib injury allowed Matt Cassel to take his place.