Quarterback Daniel Jones’ time with the New York Giants is seemingly over, however that does not imply his profession is.
On Monday, the Giants benched Jones for backup QB Tommy DeVito. He was 2-8 in 10 begins, finishing 63.3% of his passes for two,070 yards, eight touchdowns and 7 interceptions. If New York cuts or trades him with a post-June 1st designation in 2025, it incurs $11.105M in useless cash via OvertheCap.com.
In his Tuesday column, ESPN’s Ben Solak defined Jones may salvage his profession elsewhere, like one other former first-round QB.
“Jones shall be 28 years previous subsequent season, nonetheless younger sufficient that you would be able to anticipate his mobility to stay a giant a part of his recreation for the following few seasons,” wrote Solak. “He’ll be as previous along with his subsequent workforce as Baker Mayfield was when he joined the Buccaneers, and I can not assist however surprise if his profession will comply with the same arc.”
The Browns traded Mayfield to the Panthers in 2022. After Carolina waived the 2018 No. 1 general choose, he had a short stint with the Rams after which discovered a house in Tampa Bay.
Mayfield has made one Professional Bowl in two seasons with the Buccaneers and gained a playoff recreation. By 10 begins this season, he has the league’s third-most TD passes (24).
Jones has a 24-44-1 regular-season document in six seasons with New York and has accomplished 64.1% of his passes for 70 TDs and 47 interceptions. These numbers aren’t elite, however they don’t seem to be dreadful.
Do not forget that New York did not arrange the 2019 No. 6 general choose for achievement, both. Jones has but to play with a large receiver who completed 1,000-plus yards.
Jones could succeed with a greater franchise, maybe the Minnesota Vikings. On Monday, CBS Sports activities’ Jordan Dajani tabbed them as one in all 5 potential touchdown spots.
Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy is recovering from a knee damage, so Minnesota could not need to rush him in 2025. Sam Darnold — who ranks fifth within the league in TD passes (19 in 10 begins) — is a free agent this offseason. If Jones joined the Vikings, he would profit from working with head coach Kevin O’Connell, an offensive wizard.
Regardless, anticipate Jones to obtain another alternative. He has some potential. Including him might be a low-risk, high-reward transfer for a QB-needy workforce.
