Was a Monday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles the end of Eli Manning’s New York Giants career? His NFL career? Will rookie Daniel Jones resume his starting duties in Week 15?
Those questions will linger throughout the week as Jones aims to work his way back from a high ankle sprain despite an NFL Network report suggesting he could miss the remainder of the season.
Head coach Pat Shurmur calls those reports fake news, indicating that Jones could return on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, sending Manning back to the bench and effectively ending his 16-year career with the team.
Pat Shurmur on Daniel Jones: "If he's ready to play, he'll go back in and play."
Says he has not been part of any discussion to get Eli Manning a start at home over these next three games. Continues to say QB decision hinges on Jones' health.
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) December 10, 2019
With absolutely nothing to gain and everything to lose, it seems curious that the Giants would risk rushing Jones back in a similar fashion to running back Saquon Barkley, who has been a shell of his former self since suffering an ankle sprain.
Jones was in a boot for the early part of last week, but managed to shed it by the time the weekend had arrived. Still, his ankle was sore enough that he was held out of practice and inactive in Week 14.
The Giants return to practice on Wednesday and all eyes will once again be on Jones.
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