Giants News: Daniel Jones Provides Major Update on ACL Recovery

The New York Giants are being highlighted in a new version of “Hard Knocks,” which details how the team’s offseason operates. From losing running back Saquon Barkley, to trading for defensive end Brian Burns, the Giants will be under the microscope heading into the 2024 season.

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One of the biggest storylines for the Giants, apart from trades and the NFL Draft, is the health of quarterback Daniel Jones. Jones tore his ACL in Week 8 of the 2023 season and has since been working his way back to full activity. Jones joined Bleav Network’s “Simms Complete Podcast,” where he spoke to Phil and Matt Simms about his recovery.

Jones spoke candidly about his ACL tear and the steps he has taken to attack rehab so that he will be ready for the 2024 season. According to Jones, “At this point, I’m doing pretty much everything — running, cutting, everything I need to do.”

Jones also indicated that his rehab has been “smooth” and there have been no setbacks. That is good news for the Giants and general manager Joe Schoen, who opted to protect Jones in lieu of drafting one of the younger quarterback prospects in the league.

“Hard Knocks” showcased a moment in the second episode in which Schoen tells his staff that the plan is to invest more into the offensive line to protect Jones, something most teams need to do to protect their franchise quarterbacks. The issue is Jones has had three injuries in the last few seasons that should be cause for concern.

He suffered a season-ending neck injury in 2021, which then popped up again in 2023 after the Giants faced the Miami Dolphins. Jones was pulled for a couple of games, only to return and tear his ACL in November.

Despite the multiple injuries, Jones is heading into 2024 fully healthy and has revealed that his rehab for the torn ACL has gone well. That is huge news considering the Giants are investing a lot into the hope that he is their franchise quarterback that can get the job done.

Instead of using a first-round draft pick for a quarterback, the team instead drafted LSU’s Malik Nabers to add another offensive weapon for Jones. Nabers joined receiver Darius Slayton, running back Devin Singletary, and emerging receiver Wan’Dale Robinson in what hopes to be a successful receiving room.

Time will tell if the new offensive look for the Giants will work out, but the offensive line will need to protect Jones so that he does not suffer another costly injury.