NYG QB Daniel Jones Tears ACL, Out For Season, Months After $160 Mil Deal

Issues preserve getting worse for the New York Giants … franchise quarterback Daniel Jones — who inked an enormous contract extension this offseason — tore his ACL throughout Sunday’s blowout loss and is finished for the yr.

NYG head coach Brian Daboll revealed the MRI outcomes on Monday, saying the 26-year-old sign caller will bear surgical procedure to restore a torn ACL that he suffered in opposition to the Raiders in Las Vegas.

Daboll, in his second season as Giants HC, feared the analysis was critical after watching Jones’ knee buckle within the first half.

“Powerful. You by no means need your guys to go down,” Daboll mentioned in Sunday’s post-game press convention.

“He is labored actually arduous to get again and it is unlucky.”

Jones was taking part in in his first sport again since injuring his neck a number of weeks earlier, forcing him to overlook a handful of video games.

The devastating harm comes simply months after DJ signed a 4-year contract price $160 million this offseason … after a career-best 2022 season.

Jones’ 2023 marketing campaign, earlier than the ACL tear, had been very totally different. Daniel threw for simply 909 yards and a pair of touchdowns, whereas throwing 6 interceptions. In equity, he was sacked 30 occasions.

The harm leaves the Giants with just one QB on the lively roster … backup Tyrod Taylor is on the IR with a rib harm he suffered in Week 8, leaving undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito as the one wholesome QB.

DeVito, a New Jersey native, threw for 175 yards and a landing on Sunday. He additionally had two picks.