New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones will do one thing Eli Manning has never done in his entire career this Monday against the Philadelphia Eagles — he will miss a game due to injury.
Jones suffered a “moderate” high ankle sprain in a Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, and despite playing through the injury that afternoon, the rookie was confined to a walking boot on Wednesday and has returned to QB2.
After yielding way back to Manning, Jones expressed a disappointment in his injury, but vowed to learn as much as he could from the two-time Super Bowl MVP for however long he remains out.
“I knew something was wrong with my ankle but didn’t know how bad. It’s disappointing. I’m going to take it day by day to heal as quick as I can,” Jones told reporters. “There is an opportunity to learn and watch and I’ll try to do the best I can to do that.”
Jones revealed that he previously played through an ankle sprain during his time at Duke, but acknowledged he’s unlikely to be able to do it this time around, but wouldn’t rule himself out for the season.
“A real good chance,” Jones said when asked if he’d play again this season.
In the mean time, Jones is back in the pupil role and has no intentions on making a stink or trying to force his way back under center.
“I have a ton of respect for Eli Manning,” Jones said.
Head coach Pat Shurmur said the team has absolutely no intention on shutting Jones down for the season and said that when healthy, he will once again replace Manning.
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