It was reported Monday that New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones would likely miss this Sunday's game at the 7-5 Los Angeles Chargers because of the strained neck that kept him out of this past Sunday's 20-9 loss at the Miami Dolphins that dropped Big Blue to 4-8 on the season.
According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, Jones still hasn't been cleared to practice and probably will remain sidelined through this weekend.
Giants QB Daniel Jones was, indeed, sent to see a specialist on Monday. He went with head trainer Ronnie Barnes to see Dr. Robert Watkins, a spinal surgeon.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) December 8, 2021
Jones has still not been cleared for contact and remains ‘likely’ out this week, I’m told. https://t.co/4IAUVEI3tI
Vacchiano adds that head coach Joe Judge said Jones hasn't yet been ruled out for the rest of the season and also that he's "optimistic" signal-caller Mike Glennon will be available by Sunday afternoon. Glennon entered the league's concussion protocol coming off the loss at Miami.
The veteran completed 23-of-44 passes for 187 yards with an interception against the Dolphins.
The Giants signed 2020 fifth-round draft pick Jake Fromm off the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills last week, and he's on track to take first-team practice reps until Glennon clears the concussion protocol. Fromm has never thrown a pass in a regular-season game but would be called to start if Glennon and Jones can't play against the Chargers.
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