Giants Make Cam Ward Move After Releasing Daniel Jones: Report

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Owen Crisafulli | Last updated Nov 23, 2024 6:49 PM ET

The New York Giants are an absolute mess currently, as they are fresh off benching, then releasing, their supposed quarterback of the future in Daniel Jones. And just a day after the latter move was made, it looks like the team has already set their sights on a potential new quarterback of the future in Miami Hurricanes stud Cam Ward.

With a 2-8 record, which is the worst in the league, and a roster that doesn't seem intent on winning anytime soon, the Giants appear set for a top five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the potential to have the No. 1 overall pick if things continue going south for them.

Jones is no longer in the picture after his release, and while Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock are currently holding down the fort at quarterback, they aren't the long term answer at the position. That led to New York sending scouts to the Hurricanes Week 12 win over Wake Forest, with reports stating that had a "key focus" on Ward.

"The Giants, along with several other NFL teams, attended the Miami vs Wake Forest game today," Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported on Saturday night. "Hurricanes QB Cam Ward, a projected top-five pick, was a key focus."

The #Giants, along with several other NFL teams, attended the Miami vs Wake Forest game today.

Hurricanes QB Cam Ward, a projected top-five pick, was a key focus. pic.twitter.com/yizcGYUsY2
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 23, 2024

While there's still a long way to go before the 2025 draft is upon us, the Giants are in a position where they need to begin focusing on the draft as soon as possible. And that has led to them already checking out Ward, who is projected to be one of the top picks in the upcoming draft.

Ward has been a mad man this season for the Hurricanes, and he continued playing at a high level against the Demon Deacons on Saturday. The star quarterback completed 27 of his 38 pass attempts, racking up 280 yards and three total touchdowns to lead Miami to their 10th victory of the year.

The Giants certainly need help at quarterback, and it looks like they are one of several teams that are already keeping tabs on Ward. While they will be focused on playing out the string in the 2024 campaign, it appears as if they will also be watching Ward as he looks to put the finishing touches on his strong season with Miami.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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