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New York Giants’ Daniel Jones among two out vs. Jets in Week 8

The New York Giants will host the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Sunday and although they are getting healthier, will still be down several key players.

One of those players will be quarterback Daniel Jones, who will miss his third straight game due to a neck injury.

“I’d just say we are on this week, and we will see what happens next week,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters. “He’s getting better. He’s getting better.

“He’s throwing, he feels better every day. He’s done a good job here of the things that he can do out here on the practice field and take it one day at a time. But he’s getting closer.”

Daboll refused to answer when asked if Jones would play again this season, reminding members of the media that he’s already addressed that. The coach previously said that DJ would play again this year.

This time, however, Daboll did not seem very affirmative. It’s a storyline to keep an eye on.

In addition to Jones, the Giants also ruled out running back Gary Brightwell.

Full injury reports for both the Giants and Jets can be found below:

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Out: QB Daniel Jones (neck), RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring)

Doubtful: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring)

Questionable: CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Evan Neal (ankle), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee), TE Darren Waller (hamstring)

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Out: Not announced yet.

Doubtful: Not announced yet.

Questionable: Not announced yet.

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Daniel Jones still not cleared for contact

The New York Giants were back on the practice field in East Rutherford on Thursday and once again, all eyes were on quarterback Daniel Jones and his progress.

Unfortunately for Jones and the Giants, there was no change in his participation level from the day prior. He remained limited and not cleared for contact.

The news was a bit better for left tackle Andrew Thomas, who saw an uptick in his practice workload. However, he remains uncertain if he’ll be able to play against the New York Jets in Week 8.

Nose tackle Dexter Lawrence was given a rest day.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring), NT Dexter Lawrence (rest)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), RB Saquon Barkley (elbow), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Evan Neal (ankle), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee), TE Darren Waller (hamstring), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee)

Full participant: DL Leonard Williams (rest), K Graham Gano (knee)

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New York Giants’ Daniel Jones feeling better, aims to play vs. Jets

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has set a goal to play against the New York Jets this Sunday at MetLife Stadium but his return is far from guaranteed.

Appearing on Up & Adams with Kay Adams during his weekly spot on Tuesday, Jones implied that he’s not yet cleared for contact.

“I’m feeling good. Getting better,” Jones said. “Doing everything I can to get back out there. Feeling good, just trying to do everything the doctors and trainers tell me to do. I’m feeling better.

“I’m able to do everything I need to do from a running, throwing, lifting standpoint. It’s mostly a contact thing, like I’ve said, proving that I can handle that.”

Jones was a limited participant in all three Giants practices a week ago but was unable to get full clearance by kickoff against Washington. The team will return to practice on Wednesday morning and expectations are that DJ will again be limited (non-contact).

If Jones is forced to sit out against the New York Jets, he will again have to watch veteran Tyrod Taylor fill his role. And so long as the team has success, that’s perfectly fine with DJ.

“Certainly enjoy watching [Taylor] play and he’s played well, made a lot of big plays for us, big win for us on Sunday,” Jones said. “I enjoyed watching his success. I know how hard he works and how much he puts into it to play that well. As a competitor you want to be on the field, you want to be out there but happy for him, happy for our team.”

Taylor has played admirably in Jones’ absence, largely avoiding some of the pitfalls that handcuffed Jones earlier this season. The offensive line has improved after cutting down on “overcommunication,” as Justin Pugh alluded, while the coaches have given increased snaps to the likes of Jalin Hyatt and Wan’Dale Robinson.

The return of running back Saquon Barkley and matchups against weaker defenses hasn’t hurt, either.

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Daniel Jones forced to sit idly by as Tyrod Taylor revives Giants

The New York Giants have looked very competitive behind backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor the past two games, almost knocking off Buffalo on the road and then downing Washington at home last week.

Starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who is out with another neck injury, can only sit and wait for the doctors to clear him to play again while the rumblings about his future continue on.

The Giants’ offense has looked smoother with Taylor under center, moving the chains, throwing deeper passes and avoiding sacks. Jones was doing none of that before he got hurt. He looked tentative and was essentially a sitting duck in the pocket behind a battered and beat-up offensive line.

Head coach Brian Daboll insists there is no quarterback controversy. When Jones is healthy again, he’s their starter. Period.

But one has to wonder why Taylor has succeeded when Jones has failed.

FOX Sports’ NFC East analyst Ralph Vacchiano has some ideas.

Vacchiano points out that Taylor is making quicker decisions and is better at vacating a collapsing pocket than Jones is. He also claims the offensive line has settled down the past two weeks with the addition of players such as Justin Pugh and Tyre Phillips.

Then, there is the decision to finally send rookie speedster Jalin Hyatt on some deep routes. Taylor hit Hyatt twice for a total of 75 yards against Washington on Sunday.

Finally, Vacchiano reminds us that Jones did not have the benefit of star running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) for three games while Taylor did for the past two.

Don’t underestimate this. In Taylor’s two starts, Barkley has rushed 45 times for 170 yards. In the previous three games, with Jones at quarterback and Barkley out, the running backs combined for 47 carries for 107 yards. Without Barkley, the Giants were completely one-dimensional. Defenses didn’t respect the Giants’ rushing attack and they found it easier to close off Jones’ running lanes too. With Barkley on the field, it changes their approach. They have to commit more defenders to the line of scrimmage. That leaves fewer players to cover and gives a quarterback more options when he throws. Barkley doesn’t even have to be good to have an impact. He just has to be there.

Jones’ contract will keep him here this year and likely next regardless of how well, or poorly, he performs as Tynes tweeted above. This isn’t a case of the Giants pivoting to Taylor, either. He’s a 13-year veteran who is a fine backup but he’s not the future by a long shot.

Some believe the future quarterback isn’t on the roster at the moment.

Jones still has control of his future but he’s largely lost support from the Giants fan base. We’ll see in time if he’s also lost the support of Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll.



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Left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) and center John Michael Schmitz (shoulder) have been ruled out again this week, meaning the Giants are without their two best linemen.

Reserve tackle Matt Peart (shoulder) is also out this week and starting right tackle Evan Neal (ankle) is questionable.

Guard Shane Lemieux (biceps) was placed on injured reserve this week. Seven of the nine linemen that made the Giants’ opening-day roster are either on IR, or off the team completely.

Earlier this week, the Giants added Tyre Phillips and Joshua Miles and signed Justin Pugh off the practice squad. They released Jalen Mayfield and placed Joshua Ezeudu (toe) on IR.

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Commanders preparing for Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor

The New York Giants are on a four-game losing skid heading into Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. They have suffered a slew of injuries to key players on both offense and defense, and it remains up in the air if Daniel Jones will be available.

As such, Commanders’ head coach Ron Rivera is preparing his defense to face both quarterbacks.

“You do pay attention and respect who’s playing, first and foremost. They’re both very qualified quarterbacks, but you also prepare for what they do and how they do it,” he told reporters this week. “In our minds, we always expect to see their best. We’re going to prepare for what they do the best.

“For each one of the quarterbacks, I don’t know if it’s that much more different, you know what I’m saying? Because Tyrod’s such a veteran guy. I think he could adapt to anything that their coach wants to do. Whereas with Daniel, they’re going to do the best they can and prepare him the best they can. We’ll be ready for both of them, either one.”

Jones and Taylor aren’t horribly different at quarterback, although Taylor is more apt to run than Jones. Taylor’s experience in the league also gives him a better idea of when to throw the ball away and when to take off, something Jones is still mastering.

Regardless of which quarterback shows up on Sunday, the Commanders plan to be ready. But they also plan to be ready for Saquon Barkley.

“They have Saquon and we know how special he is as a running back,” Rivera said. “We’ve got to be able to contain him.”

Barkley says he suffered no setbacks this week in practice, so it’s safe to assume he will play on Sunday. Containing him has never been an easy task for any team, so hopefully whichever quarterback is at the helm can set up Barkley for success on the plays drawn up for him.

Sunday’s game won’t be easy for the Giants, but it won’t be easy for the Commanders, either. It should be a good game no matter the outcome.

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Giants’ Daniel Jones questionable, 3 out vs. Commanders in Week 7

The New York Giants will host the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Sunday and will be down several key players.

Quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is questionable but still not cleared for contact, likely meaning Tyrod Taylor will get his second start of the season.

Additionally, the offensive line will again see another combination.

“No excuses. This is the National Football League. People get hurt. You’ve got to get the next guy ready, and you’ve got to get ready to play a game,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters on Friday.

Meanwhile, for the Commanders, their final injury report was completely void of all names. They are as healthy as any team could be going into Week 7.

Full injury reports for both the Giants and Commanders can be found below:

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Out: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: QB Daniel Jones (neck), OL Evan Neal (ankle), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck)

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Out: N/A

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: N/A

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New York Giants injury report: Daniel Jones remains limited

The New York Giants were back on the practice field on Thursday and little had changed from the day prior. Quarterback Daniel Jones remains limited and was not cleared for contact.

“He’ll throw out here at practice, same as yesterday,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters. “Like I said yesterday, doctors will let me know when he’s ready to play.”

“When the doctors tell me he’s ready to play he’ll be ready to play,” Daboll repeated when asked again.

Meanwhile, offensive lineman Shane Lemieux was placed on injured reserve (IR) with a torn biceps and five other linemen were at least limited in practice.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), K Graham Gano (knee), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Evan Neal (ankle)

Full participant: RB Gary Brightwell (ankle), DL D.J. Davidson (knee), CB Tre Hawkins (knee), CB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle/shoulder), OL Mark Glowinski (quad/ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee)

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‘Weird’ seeing Nick Gates on opposite sideline

When the New York Giants take the field against the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon, an old friend will be on the opposite sideline looking back at them.

Nick Gates, once a Giants captain, is now the starting center for their division rivals. And instead of beating up on opponents for Big Blue, it will be his job to stop the likes of Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams.

For many Giants, including quarterback Daniel Jones, it will be odd to see Gates in different colors.

“I’ve a lot of respect for Gates, obviously a close friend and close teammate that I played a lot with, and I think a lot of,” Jones told reporters on Wednesday. “Weird seeing him on the other side, but pulling for him — not this week, but I’ve got a lot of respect and appreciation for him.”

Jones and Gates spent four seasons together as teammates and remain close friends to this day, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be a little trash talk leading up to kickoff.

“I’ve got to call Daniel and see what he’s up to,” Gates said when asked if he’d have any words for his former mates. “That’s my boy. Me and Daniel are good friends.”

Gates took a pass on trash-talking Lawrence, who often has a lot to say himself.

“Dexter… That’s a big boy. He’s a tough player. He’s a really good player,” Gates said. “It’s the first time I’ve gone against him in a game, so we’ll see how that goes. In practice, he was tough.

“He (made) me better, though. It was good going against him every day. He taught me things and got me to learn some things about hand placement. I learned how to block him. It will be fun. It’s exciting.”

Gates said there are no hard feelings between him and the Giants after their free agency separation. He understands the NFL is a business and wishes the Giants success, just not this Sunday or any other time they play the Commanders.

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Daniel Jones limited in return to practice

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday and so did quarterback Daniel Jones, who is still nursing a neck injury.

Although Jones is not yet cleared for contact, he was able to do some throwing and could be in play for Sunday, although that should be considered unlikely.

“He’s doing better and he’ll be out here at practice today doing some stuff. We’ll see where we’re at,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “He’s cleared to throw so that’s what he’s going to do today.”

Asked if there’s any concern DJ misses the rest of the season, Daboll said his quarterback will “be back.”

The news wasn’t as positive for several others, including left tackle Andrew Thomas, who continues to sit out with a hamstring injury.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Evan Neal (ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), CB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle/shoulder), K Graham Gano (knee), OL Mark Glowinski (quad/ankle), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Shane Lemieux (groin/biceps)

Full participant: RB Gary Brightwell (ankle), DL D.J. Davidson (knee), CB Tre Hawkins (knee)

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