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Potential landing spots for former Giants QB Daniel Jones

By Adam Gretz | Last updated Nov 23, 2024 8:56 AM ET

The Daniel Jones era with the New York Giants is over. After he was benched earlier this week, the veteran quarterback requested his release from the team, which was happy to grant it.

Once he passes through waivers (and given his contract, he will), he will become a free agent and can sign with any team in the NFL.

Even though his time with the Giants was mostly a failure, he is still an NFL-caliber quarterback who will get a chance as a backup. Perhaps some team will think he can be the next reclamation project to pan out with a fresh start.

Here are a few teams that might fit as potential landing spots.

Dallas Cowboys

With Dak Prescott out for the season, the Cowboys are stuck with Cooper Rush and Trey Lance as their quarterbacks for the remainder of the season, and it is not going well.

Jones could at least give them another option to consider while creating the potential comedy of him getting an opportunity to play against the Giants on Thanksgiving (though it would seem unlikely even if he did sign there).

The practical benefit could be that Dallas might be eligible for a compensatory draft pick if Jones were to leave in free agency after the season.

Cleveland Browns

On Friday, long-time Browns insider Tony Grossi tried to argue that Jones could be an option for the team next season.

.@TonyGrossi thinks that Daniel Jones could be a viable option for the Browns next season pic.twitter.com/SLmLxZclDf
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) November 11, 2024

Some NFL teams are stuck in quarterback purgatory. The Browns are stuck in quarterback hell, given Deshaun Watson's remaining contract.

Even though Watson seems to be a lock for next year's team, they will need another option behind him if Jameis Winston leaves in free agency.

Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders seemed poised to take a quarterback early in the 2025 NFL Draft, as neither Aidan O'Connell nor Gardner Minshew is a long-term answer. Assuming that happens, having a capable veteran on the roster would be beneficial, and Jones could be a low-risk signing.

Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers are set at quarterback for the present and future, with Justin Herbert and first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh helping him reach an entirely new production level and efficiency.

However, there are some concerns behind him, such as Easton Stick and Taylor Heinicke being the backups. Jones is almost certainly better than both of them and has the mobility and athleticism to at least somewhat duplicate some of Herbert's skills if he were to be called upon.

Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins have neglected their backup quarterback position for too long under head coach Mike McDaniel, and that can not continue given Tua Tagovailoa's concussion history.

Given his mobility, Jones might also be an intriguing fit in that offense. They can not afford to lose more games because Skylar Thompson is their top backup option.

Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

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