FRIDAY: Jones cleared the protocol Friday. He is no longer on the Giants’ injury report and is set to make his return against the Rams this week.
The third-year quarterback will also have Sterling Shepard available. After missing two weeks with a hamstring injury, Shepard is good to go for Sunday. The injuries Saquon Barkley and Kenny Golladay sustained against Dallas will shelve them against Los Angeles, however. The team has listed Kadarius Toney and Darius Slayton as questionable for Week 6. Toney managed three limited practices this week, making him a reasonable bet to play.
THURSDAY: Despite getting knocked out of last weekend’s loss to the Cowboys with a concussion, Daniel Jones could be on the field for Sunday’s game against the Rams. Coach Joe Judge told reporters that his starting QB is “on track with everything” as he looks to clear concussion protocol (via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan).
Jones completed five of his 13 pass attempts before exiting Sunday’s loss. Following a helmet-to-helmet hit, Jones stumbled off the field before getting carted to the locker room. Jones is currently in concussion protocol, and he was ruled out of practice on Wednesday. However, he was seen participating in work outs on a side field.
That would seemingly open the door to Jones clearing concussion protocol and playing on Sunday. Even if the QB doesn’t see the field this week at practice, Judge indicated that his starter could still be in the lineup against Los Angeles (per Raanan).
The former first-round pick has had an unremarkable start to the 2021 campaign, completing 64.3-percent of his passes for 1,282 yards, four touchdowns, and only one interception. He’s also added another 197 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. If the 24-year-old isn’t able to play this weekend, Mike Glennon would be under center for the Giants. The veteran made his first appearance of the season in Week 5, completing 16 of his 25 pass attempts for 196 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
This is where the coach needs to step in and say Jones is inactive this week.
The coach fears that a 3-14 season earns him a pink slip. So pushing Jones back — as long as the medical staff agrees — is self defense.
The Giants have zero (0) chance of winning this weekend, regardless of who starts at quarterback. They are a 3-14 football team – they just haven’t come to grips with that fact yet.
Or get 6 wins again and get pissed when your rival loses and you miss out on the playoffs.
‘They are a 3-14 football team – they just haven’t come to grips with that fact yet.’
Most of us fans have.
It’s a medical decision.
If both team and independent medical professionals clear him to play than there really isn’t a reason for him not to play this week.
Looks like two high draft picks from the Giants and having the Bears pick could make for some great off season trade rumors. Can Giants get Russell Wilson for two number one picks?
Jones is a good QB but he’s stuck on an awful team with no supporting cast. If they let him go I think he would thrive under different circumstances
Jones actually has a great supporting cast this season as far as weapons go. His OL was atrocious to begin with, though, and now they’re battling injuries on top of it.
Bears are 3-3, and are playing competitive games. it may not end up that high of a pick
The Giants are a pathetic desperate franchise. I’m surprised there not having another Eli Manning day!!
Insane… 4 days ago this poor guy was rambling around the field like a decapitated Walking Dead zombie in a deli.
Even as a zombie, Jones would be more effective than Glennon who has a brilliant 1-18 record in games where he has attempted more than 25 passes.
Doesn’t matter who starts they’re not beating the Rams!!! Say hello to 1-5