If Daniel Jones fails to deliver in prove-it season, what are Giants’ QB options in 2025?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

If Daniel Jones fails to deliver in prove-it season, what are Giants’ QB options in 2025?

New York Times  

The New York Giants diligently explored the quarterback prospects in this year’s draft, but they passed on the position after failing to trade up to the third pick to land North Carolina’s Drake Maye. If Jones plays well this season, the Giants’ cleanest path forward is keeping him as the starting quarterback. GO DEEPER Giants 53-man roster projection: Plenty to be decided but depth chart taking shape Trade options The Falcons’ puzzling decision to take Penix with the eighth pick in the draft a month after signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract immediately called into question the long-term future of Cousins. GO DEEPER 'Deion’s going to try to win Shedeur the Heisman': CFB coaches on 2025 QB draft class Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss A top quarterback prospect from Ole Miss may be too good to pass up for the Giants after their experience with Manning.

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Winning for the Giants was worth the cost of losing control of the No. 1 overall draft pick
1 week, 4 days ago

Winning for the Giants was worth the cost of losing control of the No. 1 overall draft pick

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — This isn’t the year for New York Giants fans to be upset about losing control of the No. “We come in, we do everything we can to prepare for the week and go out there to play as good as we can play, coach as good as we can play, and that’s where our focus is.” …

Giants’ 10th straight loss showed once again that they need a young QB
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Giants’ 10th straight loss showed once again that they need a young QB

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — If the Giants’ franchise-record 10th straight loss proved anything, it’s that New York could use a young franchise quarterback. 8 overall pick in the draft, Penix played a nearly flawless game in his first career start to help the Falcons thrash the woeful Giants 34-7 in their best performance in weeks. 6 overall pick had a …

Why Daniel Jones signing with the Vikings makes a world of sense for both sides
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Daniel Jones signing with the Vikings makes a world of sense for both sides

New York Times  

The video clips have been constant. A couple of months ago, head coach Kevin O’Connell joined “The Pat McAfee Show” and spoke about the pivotal role a team must play in developing a young quarterback. GO DEEPER Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones to sign with Vikings “I got a chance to talk to Monday night,” O’Connell said Wednesday. GO DEEPER Vikings …

Daniel Jones to sign with Vikings, per sources: Why Minnesota is adding ex-Giants QB
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Daniel Jones to sign with Vikings, per sources: Why Minnesota is adding ex-Giants QB

New York Times  

By Amos Morale III, Alec Lewis, Charlotte Carroll and Dianna Russini The Minnesota Vikings are signing former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, team sources confirmed Wednesday. Jones’ Minnesota move offers chance for fresh start After an up-and-down career in New York, Jones’ landing spot might offer some much-needed stability with a quarterback-friendly coach, Kevin O’Connell, at the helm. But …

What’s the Giants’ future at QB? NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler breaks down their options
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What’s the Giants’ future at QB? NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler breaks down their options

New York Times  

The New York Giants’ season is all but over. Perhaps the Giants go the veteran route, but for now, we’re going to explore their NFL Draft options. There are varied opinions among NFL scouts on Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, but if the draft were tomorrow, I think both would be drafted in the first round. With that …

NFL fans are all saying the same thing as Daniel Jones is listed on Cowboys roster after Giants release
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NFL fans are all saying the same thing as Daniel Jones is listed on Cowboys roster after Giants release

Daily Mail  

Daniel Jones has already been listed on the Dallas Cowboys' roster just hours after his New York Giants release - and NFL fans are convinced he's destined to come back and haunt his former team on Thanksgiving. However, fans on social media are desperate to see Jones head to Texas given the Cowboys are set to face the Giants on …

Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. “Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him,” Giants president John Mara said in a statement. Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way.” Mara added he was “disappointed” at the quick dissolution of the …

New York Giants agree to QB Daniel Jones’ request to release him
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New York Giants agree to QB Daniel Jones’ request to release him

CNN  

CNN — Daniel Jones’ time with the Giants in the Big Apple is over. According to New York Giants President John Mara, Jones asked to be released from the team on Friday morning, and the two agreed that the split would be the right move for both the club and the previous face of the franchise. We wish him nothing …

QB Daniel Jones disagrees with the Giants’ decision to bench him and says he wants to play
1 month, 2 weeks ago

QB Daniel Jones disagrees with the Giants’ decision to bench him and says he wants to play

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With tears occasionally welling in his eyes, Daniel Jones disagreed on Thursday with the New York Giants’ decision to bench him earlier this week and perhaps end his five-plus tenure as the team’s quarterback. The 27-year-old Jones said he gave the team everything he had after being taken sixth overall in the 2019 draft and he …

New York Giants players respond to Daniel Jones being benched amid disastrous season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New York Giants players respond to Daniel Jones being benched amid disastrous season

Daily Mail  

The New York Giants are facing criticism for their handling of benched quarterback Daniel Jones, and according to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz, that disapproval is coming from inside the locker room. Jones was demoted to third string this week after the Giants fell to 2-8 with Sunday's loss 'To try to blame him is trash, and making him …

Giants bench QB Daniel Jones and will start Tommy DeVito against the Bucs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Giants bench QB Daniel Jones and will start Tommy DeVito against the Bucs

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Daniel Jones’ tenure as the New York Giants’ starting quarterback is over. The Giants benched the struggling 27-year-old on Monday, and coach Brian Daboll plans to start fan favorite Tommy DeVito against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week in an attempt to end a five-game losing streak. “But felt like this was a decision that we …

With Giants at 2-8, coach Brian Daboll wavers in his commitment to Daniel Jones
1 month, 4 weeks ago

With Giants at 2-8, coach Brian Daboll wavers in his commitment to Daniel Jones

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Riding a five-game losing streak and coming off a loss in Germany to the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is thinking about benching quarterback Daniel Jones. This is the first time Daboll has wavered about playing his $160 million quarterback this season, and it comes after Jones’ inconsistent performance in Sunday’s 20-17 overtime …

Brian Daboll says Giants will ‘evaluate’ at QB after Daniel Jones’ struggles in loss to Panthers
2 months ago

Brian Daboll says Giants will ‘evaluate’ at QB after Daniel Jones’ struggles in loss to Panthers

New York Times  

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll said the team would “evaluate” the quarterback position after Daniel Jones threw two interceptions in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. This INT 🔥🔥🔥🔥 📺: NFL Network pic.twitter.com/3h2i0ql6iQ — Carolina Panthers November 10, 2024 Jones finished with 190 passing yards and a 50.5 passer rating, along with 26 rushing yards …

Can Giants afford to keep playing Daniel Jones? Breaking down his contract’s injury guarantee
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Giants afford to keep playing Daniel Jones? Breaking down his contract’s injury guarantee

New York Times  

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen was asked at the start of training camp if the $23 million injury guarantee in Daniel Jones’ contract would factor into the quarterback’s playing time as the season progressed. An additional wrinkle is that $12 million of Jones’ $30 million salary becomes fully guaranteed if he’s on the Giants’ roster on the fifth …

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is booed in his first game since ACL injury
4 months ago

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is booed in his first game since ACL injury

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After working for more than nine months to recover from ACL surgery, Daniel Jones didn’t quite have a storybook return for the New York Giants in their season opener. Didn’t get in the end zone, scored six points,” said Jones, who finshed 22 of 42 for 186 yards. We’ve got to make some improvements fast and …

Vikings-Giants pits Darnold vs. Jones to open another prove-it season for once-heralded QBs
4 months ago

Vikings-Giants pits Darnold vs. Jones to open another prove-it season for once-heralded QBs

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones were swiftly dumped into the deep end of NFL debuts, shouldering heavy pressure as young quarterback in the country’s largest media market. If you start worrying about the wrong things, it’ll come back to bite you.” Jones was the sixth overall pick by the Giants in 2019 out of Duke as the successor …

NFL Draft: Are Schoen, Giants truly ‘comfortable’ with Daniel Jones? They might have to be
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Draft: Are Schoen, Giants truly ‘comfortable’ with Daniel Jones? They might have to be

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Many view the annual pre-NFL Draft news conferences from general managers as useless. 6 Schoen said he doesn’t think the teams with the top three picks — Chicago, Washington and New England — are “ready to move right now.” Schoen later revealed that he shares the widely held belief the Bears will take USC quarterback Caleb …

If Giants don’t draft a QB early, history says they probably shouldn’t draft one at all
9 months ago

If Giants don’t draft a QB early, history says they probably shouldn’t draft one at all

New York Times  

The Beast, Dane Brugler’s expansive guide to the NFL Draft, is here. Even if New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen is intent on selecting a quarterback in the NFL Draft, there’s no guarantee he’ll land one at the top of the first round. There’s a notion the Giants could pass on a quarterback in the first round and hope …

Why Cowboys could be willing to allow Dak Prescott to play out final year of his contract
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Cowboys could be willing to allow Dak Prescott to play out final year of his contract

New York Times  

When asked about Dak Prescott’s contract situation a year ago at the NFL Scouting Combine, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said, “My bet is there’s not gonna be a lot said about it. Jones and the Cowboys seem willing to gamble with the possibility that this is Prescott’s last season in Dallas. It’s that the Cowboys are “all …

Does Drew Lock signing say anything about Giants’ faith in Daniel Jones, NFL Draft plans?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Does Drew Lock signing say anything about Giants’ faith in Daniel Jones, NFL Draft plans?

New York Times  

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider ignited a quarterback controversy from across the country last Thursday. When discussing free-agent quarterback Drew Lock’s departure, Schneider told a Seattle radio station the New York Giants “basically sold on the opportunity to compete to be the starter.” That was an eyebrow-raising comment since Giants general manager Joe Schoen has repeatedly said Daniel Jones …

With the Super Bowl on deck, the Chiefs also are preparing for big changes on the horizon
11 months ago

With the Super Bowl on deck, the Chiefs also are preparing for big changes on the horizon

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Super Bowl represents a natural ending point to the season, one for which every team in the NFL strives. The Chiefs have important players from their run headed into free agency, the word “retirement” follows Andy Reid and Travis Kelce wherever they go and while Patrick Mahomes and others are on long-term deals, many of his …

New York Giants fan survey results: Rousing support for Daboll, Schoen; not so for Daniel Jones
1 year, 1 month ago

New York Giants fan survey results: Rousing support for Daboll, Schoen; not so for Daniel Jones

New York Times  

First, we want to say thank you! After a 3-8 start and with starting quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season, fans are understandably pessimistic about the Giants’ chances in their remaining six games. — Carroll Despite the 3-8 record and all of the blowout losses leading to the worst point differential in the NFL, Giants fans overwhelmingly want Daboll …

Giants QB Daniel Jones not second-guessing decision to re-enter Raiders game
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants QB Daniel Jones not second-guessing decision to re-enter Raiders game

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones isn’t second-guessing his decision to re-enter the game after feeling some instability in his right knee and having it buckle in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders last week. “I just tried to make a cut and I felt my knee kind of shift a little bit, kind …

Is the Daniel Jones era over? Giants set to weigh the pros and cons of moving on
1 year, 2 months ago

Is the Daniel Jones era over? Giants set to weigh the pros and cons of moving on

New York Times  

When the New York Giants signed Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million deal this offseason, it was supposed to end any talk about the team’s future at the quarterback position. It just hurts.” One of Jones’ biggest supporters, wide receiver Darius Slayton, was asked about the idea of the quarterback being replaced and the Giants moving on from him. …

Injury blow for New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones
1 year, 2 months ago

Injury blow for New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones

The Independent  

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Giants quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season with torn ACL in right knee
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season with torn ACL in right knee

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is going to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, marking the second time in three years he’s been sidelined by an injury. So just try to do my best to uplift him during this situation, help them out and wish him the …

Giants’ Daniel Jones to miss rest of season with ACL tear: What are New York’s options at QB?
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants’ Daniel Jones to miss rest of season with ACL tear: What are New York’s options at QB?

New York Times  

The New York Giants’ season has gone from bad to worse with coach Brian Daboll confirming Monday that quarterback Daniel Jones tore his ACL during Sunday’s 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and will miss the rest of the season. The Giants are also without backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who sustained a rib injury in the team’s Week 8 …

Amid disastrous season, the Giants’ commitment to Daniel Jones must be questioned
1 year, 2 months ago

Amid disastrous season, the Giants’ commitment to Daniel Jones must be questioned

New York Times  

That’s the question facing the New York Giants coming off last week’s soul-crushing 13-10 overtime loss to the Jets and the trade of defensive lineman Leonard Williams. With Tyrod Taylor sidelined by a rib cage injury suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Jets, the Giants promoted quarterback Tommy DeVito, who was out of practice squad elevations, to the active …

Giants QB Daniel Jones inactive for Sunday against the Commanders, Taylor gets start again
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants QB Daniel Jones inactive for Sunday against the Commanders, Taylor gets start again

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones missed his second straight game with a neck injury and Tyrod Taylor got the start for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Jones returned to practice on a limited basis this week after missing the Sunday night’s game in Buffalo against the Bills. When the teams started warmups Sunday, Jones …

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones misses his second straight practice with a neck injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones misses his second straight practice with a neck injury

News 18  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones missed his second straight practice with a neck injury on Thursday and his chances of playing against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night seemed less likely. Giants coach Brian Daboll did not say much about the injury before practice, adding the fifth-year quarterback’s status would be determined over the next few …

Daniel Jones sacked 10 times as Giants show little in 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks
1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel Jones sacked 10 times as Giants show little in 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — If there is any image that should stick in the minds of the New York Giants after being thoroughly beaten by the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night it’s the sight of quarterback Daniel Jones being sacked 10 times. Seemingly every time, the $160 million quarterback went back to pass, there was a white shirt or two …

Giants final 53-man roster projection: Who’s in, who’s out after preseason finale?
1 year, 4 months ago

Giants final 53-man roster projection: Who’s in, who’s out after preseason finale?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL roster cuts and projections ahead of cutdown day EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants coach Brian Daboll didn’t take any chances in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Jets. Corbin punches it in 👊 📺: NBC4/NFL Network pic.twitter.com/y4vKgDMwa1 — New York Giants August 26, 2023 Wide receivers In: Darius Slayton, Parris Campbell, Isaiah …

Giants draft winners and losers: It’s a good time to be Daniel Jones
1 year, 8 months ago

Giants draft winners and losers: It’s a good time to be Daniel Jones

New York Times  

The draft is a time of excitement for everyone in the NFL orbit — except veterans. GO DEEPER Inside Giants draft war room: Why things got 'tense' after Flowers, Addison were picked But Robinson and Gibbs were long gone before the Giants’ picked in the first round, and they waited until late in the fifth round to select Oklahoma running …

Giants 7-round mock draft: Surrounding Daniel Jones with talent takes priority
1 year, 9 months ago

Giants 7-round mock draft: Surrounding Daniel Jones with talent takes priority

New York Times  

Joe Schoen was armed with cap space in his second offseason as Giants general manager, so he made some splashy moves, re-signing quarterback Daniel Jones, trading for tight end Darren Waller and signing linebacker Bobby Okereke. GO DEEPER New York Giants NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs To get a feel for how the draft could play …

Surprise reunion between Darius Slayton, Giants is another boost for Daniel Jones
1 year, 9 months ago

Surprise reunion between Darius Slayton, Giants is another boost for Daniel Jones

New York Times  

Think back to last offseason, then think about where things stand now with the Giants: If quarterback Daniel Jones’ return under a four-year deal was unexpected, where does that leave Darius Slayton’s re-signing? 107 on The Athletic’s list of the top 150 available free agents, agreed to a two-year, $12 million base value deal with a max value of $16.5 …

Breaking down Daniel Jones’ new contract and what the details mean for the Giants
1 year, 10 months ago

Breaking down Daniel Jones’ new contract and what the details mean for the Giants

New York Times  

The devil is always in the details with NFL contracts. Here’s a look at how the four-year, $160 million contract quarterback Daniel Jones signed with the Giants breaks down: Daniel Jones contract structure Season Salary Roster Signing Workout Incentives Cap hit 2023 $9.5M -- $9M $500K $2M $21M 2024 $35.5M -- $9M $500K -- $45M 2025 $30M -- $9M $500K …

Analysis: Daniel Jones’ new contract raises standard for QBs
1 year, 10 months ago

Analysis: Daniel Jones’ new contract raises standard for QBs

Associated Press  

Daniel Jones turned one decent season into a mega-money contract that raises the standard in the NFL. Jackson, the 2019 NFL MVP, received a nonexclusive franchise tag from the Baltimore Ravens so he’ll make $32.4 million this season — a bargain compared to Jones — if he doesn’t sign a long-term deal. A reasonable starting point for his contract negotiations …

Giants signed Jones, franchised Barkley, have money to spare
1 year, 10 months ago

Giants signed Jones, franchised Barkley, have money to spare

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With 30 minutes before the NFL’s deadline to franchise a player, general manager Joe Schoen wasn’t sure whether the New York Giants would be able to finalize a long-term deal for quarterback Daniel Jones. Schoen said Wednesday that multiple emails had been set up to let the league know by 4 p.m. whether the Giants were …

Giants give QB Jones 4-year, $160M deal, tag Barkley
1 year, 10 months ago

Giants give QB Jones 4-year, $160M deal, tag Barkley

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After days of intense, down-to-the wire negotiations, the New York Giants agreed to a four-year contract with quarterback Daniel Jones on Tuesday and put a franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley. With Jones under contract, the Giants used their franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley. Signing Jones allowed the Giants to tag Barkley, who …

Giants, QB Daniel Jones agree to 4-year deal worth $160M plus incentives: Source
1 year, 10 months ago

Giants, QB Daniel Jones agree to 4-year deal worth $160M plus incentives: Source

New York Times  

By Charlotte Carroll, Jeff Howe and Larry Holder The New York Giants have agreed to terms with quarterback Daniel Jones on a four-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. So, it does hurt you a little bit in terms of the team-building process.” — Carroll GO DEEPER Giants extend QB Daniel Jones: Why the new deal raises the stakes for all …

Giants extend QB Daniel Jones: Why the new deal raises the stakes for all involved
1 year, 10 months ago

Giants extend QB Daniel Jones: Why the new deal raises the stakes for all involved

New York Times  

A year ago, Giants general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll didn’t want to make a one-year commitment worth $22.4 million to quarterback Daniel Jones. One of the new regime’s first major decisions was declining Jones’ $22.4 million fifth-year option for the 2023 season. There were enough questions from Jones’ first three seasons — turnovers, injuries, losses — to …

For Commanders to (finally) contain Daniel Jones, they must start with his legs
2 years ago

For Commanders to (finally) contain Daniel Jones, they must start with his legs

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — The evolution of NFL quarterbacks is a moving target. “Most quarterbacks that we’re seeing in today’s NFL run,” Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said. “So, it’s really more of how you adjust the plan when you play one that doesn’t, which is rare.” Daniel Jones, the Giants quarterback for Sunday night’s pivotal rematch, epitomizes the difference. …

Did Giants QB Daniel Jones miss an opportunity to cement his future?
2 years, 1 month ago

Did Giants QB Daniel Jones miss an opportunity to cement his future?

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With the Giants facing what was then their largest deficit of the season as they entered the fourth quarter, quarterback Daniel Jones drove the offense 67 yards down the field for a touchdown. GO DEEPER Anatomy of a Giants collapse: Turnovers, miscues, injuries spell disaster vs. Lions Before Hodgins’ fumble, it was looking for a moment …

Giants rebuild with GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll
2 years, 4 months ago

Giants rebuild with GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll

Associated Press  

NEW YORK GIANTS NEW FACES: GM Joe Schoen, coach Brian Daboll, first-round picks LB Kayvon Thibodeaux, OT Evan Neal, second-round pick WR Wan’Dale Robinson, third-round picks G Josh Ezeudu and CB Cor’Dale Flott, fourth-round pick TE Daniel Bellinger, C Jon Feliciano, G Mark Glowinski, G Max Garcia, QB Tyrod Taylor, RB Matt Breida, LB Jihad Ward, DL Jalyn Holmes and …

For Giants QB Daniel Jones, it’s a make-or-break season
2 years, 5 months ago

For Giants QB Daniel Jones, it’s a make-or-break season

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — While there will be plenty of New York Giants players, coaches and front office personnel under the microscope heading into the season, no one is going to be watched more closely than Daniel Jones. New general manager Joe Schoen and the team didn’t pick up the fifth year of Jones’ 2019 rookie contract when he was …

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