Giants to Start Daniel Jones vs. Texans, Won’t Sign New QB amid Drew Lock’s Injury

Daniel Jones is set to make his official return to game action.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll told reporters that Jones would be getting the start for the team’s second preseason game on Saturday against the Houston Texans. Daboll also revealed that the team will not be signing another quarterback in the wake of Drew Lock’s injury during the preseason opener.

Jones is the Giants’ incumbent starter but has not played in a game since tearing his ACL in Week 9 of the 2023 season. He is also entering a crucial season, as the Giants have a potential out following the 2024 season.

If Jones plays like he did in 2022, the Giants may choose to pick up the option. He threw for 3,205 and 15 touchdowns while also 708 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. He did not pick up where he left off in 2023, as he struggled with 909 passing yards and two touchdowns with six interceptions before getting injured.

Jones’ play in 2024 will determine the future direction for the team, and Saturday’s game against the Texans should be a good opportunity to gauge how prepared he is to return to the gridiron.

Until Lock returns to the backup role, Tommy DeVito will serve as the primary option behind Jones.