Jones underwent right knee surgery Nov. 22, and he explained Wednesday that no damage aside from the ACL was discovered during the procedure. That should help to some extent in his desire to be ready to participate by the start of training camp next July, though how he progresses through the rehabilitation process will ultimately determine his return timeline. The Giants gave Jones a four-year, $160 million contract extension this past March with $35.5 million guaranteed for 2024, so he figures to be their starting quarterback next season, though the ACL injury could feasibly cost him to miss some games at the start of the campaign if his recovery goes more slowly than he hopes.
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Passing
| Year | Team | GP | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NYG | 6 | 160 | 108 | 68% | 909 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 | NYG | 16 | 472 | 317 | 67% | 3,205 | 7 | 15 | 5 |
| 2021 | NYG | 11 | 361 | 232 | 64% | 2,428 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
| 2020 | NYG | 14 | 448 | 280 | 63% | 2,943 | 7 | 11 | 10 |
Rushing
Jones underwent right knee surgery Nov. 22, and he explained Wednesday that no damage aside from the ACL was discovered during the procedure. That should help to some extent in his desire to be ready to participate by the start of training camp next July, though how he progresses through the rehabilitation process will ultimately determine his return timeline. The Giants gave Jones a four-year, $160 million contract extension this past March with $35.5 million guaranteed for 2024, so he figures to be their starting quarterback next season, though the ACL injury could feasibly cost him to miss some games at the start of the campaign if his recovery goes more slowly than he hopes.
Jones underwent successful surgery to address a right ACL tear Nov. 22 and is now facing an 8-10 month recovery timeline. That gives him a realistic chance to be ready for Week 1 of the 2024 season. The Giants are sitting on a 4-8 record after beating the Patriots on Sunday and have recorded back-to-back wins with UDFA Tommy DeVito under center, and any further victories could result in the team's first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft not being high enough to realistically target a top QB prospect such as Drake Maye or Caleb Williams without trading up. That scenario would lend credence to the verbal commitment Jones got Monday from general manager Joe Schoen, even after a disastrous 2023 campaign. DeVito will still be under contract next season and figures to back up Jones barring any additions to the depth chart, as veteran backup Tyrod Taylor (ribs) is scheduled for free agency.
Jones suffered the season-ending right knee injury in a Nov. 5 loss to the Raiders. The 2024 NFL season is expected to kick off just under 10 months from the date of Jones' surgery, so he has a realistic chance of being fully cleared ahead of Week 1. Despite re-upping with the Giants on a four-year, $160 million contract extension this past spring, Jones may not be viewed as the organization's long-term answer under center after he posted an ugly 2:6 TD:INT in six appearances this season before injuring his knee. The Giants sit at 3-8 on the season heading into Week 11 action and could look to select a new franchise signal-caller with what could be a top-five pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Jones will have an MRI on Monday to determine the exact nature of the knee injury, but if he's indeed suffered a torn ACL, he would be lost for the season. With Tyrod Taylor (ribs) on injured reserve, the Giants will likely turn to either rookie Tommy DeVito or practice squad quarterback Matt Barkley for at least the next three games.
Jones is dealing with a potentially serious right knee injury after it collapsed on him twice in a few plays spanning the first and second quarters. Prior to his exit, he completed four of nine passes for 25 yards and took two carries for nine yards. Tommy DeVito is the only other healthy quarterback on the active roster with Tyrod Taylor (rib cage) on injured reserve and Matt Barkley on the practice squad.
Jones' right knee collapsed on him twice in the span of a few plays across the first and second quarters. After paying a visit to the sideline medical tent, he was spotted walking slowly to the locker room, but he at least didn't need a cart or any assistance from the team's medical or training staffs to do so. While Jones is sidelined, Tommy DeVito will direct the Giants offense.
In a series of plays spanning the first and second quarters, Jones' right knee collapsed twice as he dropped back. He then needed assistance to get to the sideline, where he received medical attention. The nature and severity of the injury aren't known, but Tommy DeVito entered the contest in place of Jones.
Jones was medically cleared last Sunday but had already been ruled out against the Jets. After getting a full week of practice under his belt, Big Blue's starting quarterback will return for his first action since Week 5 against the Dolphins. With Tyrod Taylor (ribs) ruled out, Jones will be backed up by Tommy DeVito.
This is the second report Saturday that suggested Jones could make a return from a multi-game absence due to a serious neck injury sooner rather than later. Head coach Brian Daboll will likely shed more insight next week after preferring not to answer questions regarding the status of Jones, not just for Week 8, but for the entire season, during Friday's meeting with reporters. In the immediate future, Tyrod Taylor will once against start for a Giants offense that has finally started to show some life after a dormant start to the 2023 campaign.
Team
New York Giants
Birthdate
5/27/1997 (26)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'5", 230 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 1; Pk 6 (NYG)
Birthplace
Charlotte, NC, USA
Position
QB
College
Duke
Experience
5th season
Career History
New York Giants
2019 - Present
(5 seasons)
Previous Game
6
Final
30
44%
CMP%
25
YDS
0
TD
2023 Season Stats
YDS
CMP
TDS
INT
CMP%
909
108
2
6
68%
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Recent Games
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Opp
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Result
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ATT
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CMP
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CMP%
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YDS
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AVG
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TD
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INT
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CAR
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YDS
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AVG
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TD
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LNG
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FD
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11/5
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L 6-30
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9
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4
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44.4
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25
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2.8
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0
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0
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2
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9
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4.5
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0
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9
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0
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|
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10/8
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L 16-31
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20
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14
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70
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119
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6
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0
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0
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4
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24
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6
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0
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11
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0
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|
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10/2
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L 3-24
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34
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27
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79.4
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203
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6
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0
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2
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10
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66
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6.6
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0
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17
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2
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|
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9/21
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L 12-30
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32
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22
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68.8
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137
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4.3
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0
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1
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2
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5
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2.5
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0
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4
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0
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|
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9/17
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W 31-28
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37
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26
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70.3
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321
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8.7
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2
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1
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9
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59
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6.6
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1
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15
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3
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