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The neck harm that can sideline New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones for a 3rd consecutive recreation today shouldn’t be believed to be season-ending, sources say, but it surely should totally heal earlier than Jones can return to motion and keep away from the danger of a reinjury that would result in a for much longer absence.
Sources say Jones’ harm has precipitated important weak spot in his left (non-throwing) arm. The harm is therapeutic, and Jones has regained numerous the power, but it surely hasn’t healed sufficient for Jones to be cleared for contact, conserving Tyrod Taylor within the beginning lineup for Sunday’s recreation towards the Jets.
If Jones, 26, had been to return earlier than he is totally wholesome, there could be a heightened danger of reinjury that might ship him again to sq. one. So, the Giants proceed to take a cautious method to his return. The previous two weeks in follow, Jones took elevated scout-team reps, an indication that shutting him down shouldn’t be presently into account. However till he is totally cleared, that is all he’ll do at follow.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll was requested this previous week if Jones’ harm might be season-ending.
“I haven’t got a crystal ball with accidents,” Daboll advised reporters, “however he’s getting higher and we’ll see the place he’s subsequent week.”
Jones beforehand suffered a neck injury in 2021 — one other disc subject that led to an early finish to his season. Jones has stated this latest neck harm is not as extreme, and sources say it isn’t seen as something long-term. Nevertheless, the danger of additional complication is not price speeding him again.
The Giants signed Jones to a four-year, $160 million contract in March that pays him $46 million this season and $36 million in 2024, together with $35.5 million totally assured. One other $23 million is assured for harm in 2025.
New York (2-5) has scored a league-low 85 factors getting into Sunday’s recreation towards the cross-town rival Jets.