Giants Make Big Decision On Daniel Jones Ahead Of Draft: Report
By Jason Hall
April 28, 2022
The New York Giants have not exercised the fifth-year option on quarterback Daniel Jones' rookie contract, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's Dianna Russini.
The report comes hours ahead of the first-round of the 2022 NFL Draft, with the Giants currently holding the No. 5 and No. 7 picks.
Jones, a former No. 6 overall pick in 2019, was limited to just 11 starts in 2022 and has a career QB record of 12-25 in 37 total starts during his first three seasons.
Russini noted that the Giants still have plans for Jones under new head coach Brian Daboll, who had found previous success working with fellow first-round quarterback Josh Allen as an offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.
The Giants have not exercised Daniel Jones 5th year option, per source
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) April 28, 2022
"Daniel Jones is still the Giants QB and remember they have the franchise tag to keep him if he thrives under the new regime," Russini tweeted. "There is so much confidence in this organization in Brian Daboll’s ability to get the most out of his players."
Daniel Jones is still the Giants QB and remember they have the franchise tag to keep him if he thrives under the new regime. There is so much confidence in this organization in Brian Daboll’s ability to get the most out of his players.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) April 28, 2022
NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his final mock draft for the first-round, which has the Giants taking former Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal at No. 5 overall and former Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson at No. 7 overall.
Both moves would provide crucial offensive help for Jones as he faces a make-or-break fourth NFL season.