The future of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is shrouded in uncertainty despite recently securing a four-year, $160 million extension.
Jones’ limited playtime in 2023 due to neck and knee injuries, followed by a torn ACL, has prompted the Giants to reassess his role on the team.
Reports suggest that the Giants are considering moving on from Jones due to his injury-prone history. ESPN’s Jordan Raanan has shed light on the team’s offseason contemplations, revealing meetings with top quarterback prospects in this year’s draft. Drafting a quarterback with the No. 6 pick is being seriously considered as an option.
While Jones currently holds the starting position, the Giants appear to be shifting away from building around him, citing concerns over his injury track record. Since his debut in 2019, Jones has been consistently sidelined by injuries, notably a season-ending neck injury in 2021 and a recent ACL tear, both raising doubts about his long-term reliability as a franchise quarterback.
Complicating matters is the injury guarantee clause in Jones’ contract, which could potentially burden the Giants if he fails to pass his March 2025 physical due to injury.
This could result in his $41.6 million 2025 cap hit becoming fully guaranteed. To avoid this financial risk, the Giants may resort to benching Jones, akin to the recent move by the Denver Broncos with Russell Wilson, if they fear his potential injury could impact future finances.
Cutting Jones after the upcoming season could yield significant salary cap savings for the Giants, especially if they secure a promising rookie quarterback in the current draft. This possibility makes parting ways with Jones in 2025 increasingly plausible for the Giants.
