The New York Giants could be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. They could also be without him for several weeks beyond that.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reports that Jones may miss an extended period of time after suffering a neck injury in Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Daniel Jones does have a strained neck that puts the next few weeks in doubt, per sources. Puts Mike Glennon in line to start vs. Dolphins. We've seen how tough Jones is before though.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) December 1, 2021
If you’re a glass half full sort of person, Raanan also reports there’s an outside shot Jones misses no time.
Daniel Jones still has a chance to play Sunday vs. Miami, per source. He’s expected to return this season, per sources … that aren’t the carpenter.
And don’t be surprised if Jones is even on the field practicing non-contact (when is it not for QBs?) later this morning. #giants
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) December 1, 2021
Jones was apparently injured early in the 13-7 upset victory this past Sunday. Sleuths who dove back into the film have focused on just the Giants’ second play from scrimmage — a designed quarterback scramble that saw Jones take an awkward hit on the ground at the end.
Tom Pelissero said Daniel Jones suffered his neck strain early in the game.
This was the 2nd play from scrimmage pic.twitter.com/S5iewk6WRF
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) November 30, 2021
Had Jones just slid normally, perhaps he would have avoided injury.
Despite the neck strain, Jones managed to stay in the Eagles game and finish things out. He ended the game completing 19 of his 30 pass attempts for 202 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed the ball nine times for 30 yards.
In Jones’ potential absence, the Giants will turn to veteran quarterback Mike Glennon. He replaced Jones in a Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, completing 16 of his 25 pass attempts for 196 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Glennon has started against Miami just once in his career. That came in 2013 during a 22-19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers victory.
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