What We Learned: Devin Singletary having fun back in Brian Daboll’s offense

4. DJ has ‘made strides every day’

Quarterback Daniel Jones is just over nine months removed since the day he tore his ACL against the Las Vegas Raiders. But watching the sixth-year quarterback move around the pocket and scramble during training camp, one would never be able to tell he’s coming off a major knee surgery. Jones’ speedy recovery has given him the opportunity to get practice reps with his new pass-catchers, something his head coach believes is valuable for the veteran QB.

“He’s made strides every day,” Daboll said. “Again, it’s some new guys that we’re throwing to. It’s the first time he’s been in team. It’s been a steady improvement from when we started when he had his first go through in team and had people around his legs. There’s new things, new pieces, new tight ends, new receiver. So, that’s always a work in progress.

“At least that I’ve been part of, in training camp, when you’re dealing with new pieces and things like that. Him coming back from the injury, I think he’s done a fantastic job. He’s continuing to grow and he’s done well here these last couple weeks.”

Jones has thrown the ball well since the start of training camp. During Tuesday’s practice, the 27-year-old connected on a deep pass 30+ yards downfield to Darius Slayton before hitting Jalin Hyatt in traffic across the middle on the next play. He followed those two plays up with a first down pass to Wan’Dale Robinson.

Between his quick recovery and his performance this summer, Jones has clearly impressed some of his veteran teammates.

“For me personally, he’s a dog,” Singletary told reporters. “He comes to work every day. Definitely a playmaker. I feel like we’re going to have a lot of fun this year with him.”

When pressed on how Jones has shown his teammates he’s a “dog,” Singletary said “just the way he attacks every day. In practice, on the field, how he goes about his business. You know a dog when you see a dog.”

5. Kayvon’s ‘pass rush has evolved’

Kayvon Thibodeaux made a big jump from his rookie season to Year 2 in the NFL. After recording 4.5 sacks and finishing fourth in the Defensive Rookie of the Year vote back in 2022, Thibodeaux stepped up in a big way last season, finishing with a team-high 11.5 sacks while adding three forced fumbles.

Thibodeaux and Brian Burns have spoken at length about how they push each other at practice each and every day. While Burns has received most of the attention throughout training camp, and rightfully so given his dominant performance all summer, Thibodeaux has quietly put together a strong string of practices over the last few weeks. The third-year outside linebacker has found his way into the backfield on a near daily basis, which has not gone unnoticed by his head coach.

“He’s had a good camp,” Daboll told the media. “I think that his pass rush has evolved. I think he’s practicing at a good tempo, a good speed. You notice him out there. He’s been pretty consistent with everything that we’ve asked him to do. I’ve been pleased with Kayvon.”