Former Giants QB Daniel Jones Has Officially Signed With His New Team
Daniel Jones (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Daniel Jones is finally going to a winner.
On Wednesday morning, it was reported that the former New York Giants quarterback was signing with the Minnesota Vikings mere days after he was released.
BREAKING: Former #Giants QB Daniel Jones is signing with the #Vikings, per @Schultz_Report.
A fresh start for Jones, who will get to work with Kevin O'Connell. pic.twitter.com/fXv0bSUrSI— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 27, 2024
Originally selected sixth overall by the Giants in the 2019 NFL draft, Jones spent his first six seasons in New York, going 24-44-1 in 69 regular-season starts.
Jones best year as a pro came in 2022, which was his first season under head coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka.
He showed much promise, completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 3,205 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also made moves with his legs, rushing for 708 yards and seven scores that season.
Jones led the team to a 9-7-1 record and reached the playoffs before upsetting the Vikings in the Wild Card Round.
Now, Jones heads to the only team that he has a playoff win against.
Daniel Jones Now Has The Chance To Learn Behind A Veteran QB
Things could’ve been different for Daniel Jones had he ad the chance to sit behind a proven veteran.
His career might’ve turned out differently.
Jones will get that chance in Minnesota behind Sam Darnold, which could help him in the long run.
