Former Giants quarterback should be available Monday
Multiple reports emerged Sunday morning, saying quarterback Daniel Jones will have a robust market in free agent when he is expected to clear waivers Monday and he should decide on a new team quickly.
NFL Media reported the Las Vegas Raiders will be among the teams that is expected to pursue Jones. The reported stated the Raiders’ brass likes Jones and the team could give him a chance to finish this season as an audition for him to be their bridge starter next year. The team is expected to try to draft a quarterback early in 2025.
Former #Giants QB Daniel Jones is expected to clear waivers Monday and sign this week. Three of his many intriguing options: #49ers, #Ravens, and #Raiders.
My story on his looming decision: https://t.co/iRZtKIKhBihttps://t.co/iRZtKIKhBi
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 24, 2024
However, ESPN reported Jones is not interested finishing out the string with a non-playoff contender and he may opt to sign as a backup with a contender.
The Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings are two of the likeliest teams to land free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones, per sources. But they are hardly the only ones. Jones wants to sign with a playoff contender, and what happens in Week 12 is expected to influence his decision. pic.twitter.com/QS9npZJO34
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 24, 2024
Fox Sports reported several teams will be on Jones, but didn’t mention the Raiders.
Sources: There has been significant interest in former #Giants QB Daniel Jones since his release. Once he clears waivers, expect the Ravens, Vikings, Lions, 49ers, and Dolphins to pursue him — not only for a chance to join a contending team, but also to develop in an offensive… pic.twitter.com/35fXRrVzFG
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 24, 2024
Friday, the New York Giants released Jones in a surprise move. Jones was benched as the Giants’ starter this week and asked for his release.
It could be argued that Jones would be an upgrade over the Raiders current group of quarterbacks Gardner Minshew, Desmond Ridder and Aidan O’Connell, who is eligible to return from the injured reserve next week.
Another benefit of signing Jones is if he signs elsewhere in 2025, he would fetch a comp draft pick in 2026.
Jones, 27, has struggled this season and during at other parts of his six-season NFL career. Jones has thrown for 2,070 yards, his thrown eight touchdowns and seven interceptions and has completed 63.3 percent of his passes this season.
