Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones He is expected to clear waivers Monday afternoon, and several teams, including some playoff contenders, could be in on the 27-year-old’s services.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings are “two of the most likely teams” to add Jones, who wants to sign with a playoff contender. Schefter adds that the results of Week 12 could have an impact on Jones’ decision.
Meanwhile, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the San Francisco 49ers, p Brock Purdy dealing with the shoulder injury “would make a lot of sense and could be very realistic,” while the Las Vegas Raiders “like Jones as an organization.”
Jones, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 draft, was released by the Giants on Friday after previously being demoted, seemingly to the fourth string, with the Giants not intending to play him because of his $23 million injury guarantee.
Jones requested and was granted his release, ending a tumultuous run as the Giants’ starting quarterback. In 69 starts, Jones had a record of 24-44-1 with 14,582 yards, 70 touchdowns and 47 interceptions. The Giants made the playoffs just once during Jones’ tenure, and he helped them to a victory over the Minnesota Vikings before falling to Philadelphia in the 2022 divisional round.
The Giants will start Tommy DeVito at quarterback Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, p Drew Lock serves as a backup and Tim Boyle probably only as an emergency third quarterback.