Giants QB Jones to miss game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will not play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday because of a neck injury, and he could be out longer.
Coach Joe Judge ruled out Jones on Friday after being told by the team’s medical personnel that the third-year quarterback had not been cleared for contact. Veteran Mike Glennon will get the start, his first with the Giants.
“I know this is frustrating for him, but I think it’s best for him,” Judge said of Jones.
The second-year coach would not discuss the specifics of Jones’ injury, saying the decision to rule him out was solely for this week. Judge said it is uncertain at this point when Jones will be cleared to play.
The 24-year-old Jones did not talk to the media after practice.
Jones, who has been the Giants’ starter since early in his rookie season of 2019, will be evaluated next week when the team trains in Tucson, Ariz., for a game against the Chargers in Los Angeles on Dec. 12.
Dalton to start against Cardinals
Quarterback Andy Dalton will be making his second straight start Sunday for the Chicago Bears as a result of Justin Fields’ broken ribs.
The Bears face the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field, and on Friday coach Matt Nagy said Fields’ health improved, but not enough to play. Fields is doubtful for the game.
“Justin is making good progress, just not there medically for the clearance,” Nagy said.
Nick Foles will be the backup quarterback behind Dalton. Nagy is hopeful Fields can return soon.
Fields practiced all week but only on a limited basis after missing the 16-14 Thanksgiving Day win over Detroit.
Dalton is unlikely to have wide receiver Allen Robinson available as a target. Robinson is doubtful after missing the previous two games with a hamstring injury suffered against Pittsburgh Nov. 8.
The Bears will be without defensive end Akiem Hicks (ankle) and running back Damien Williams (calf ). All have been ruled out for the game. Linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is questionable.
Chiefs’ Fenton, Niang sidelined
The Chiefs will be without starting cornerback Rashad Fenton and right tackle Lucas Niang for Sunday night’s game against the Broncos, raising the possibility that former All-pro lineman Kyle Long could play for the first time in two years.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that Fenton, the NFL’S top-rated cornerback according to some grading services, would miss the game with the knee he strained two weeks ago against Dallas. Niang has been dealing with a rib injury.
The Chiefs already are missing right tackle Mike Remmers, who is on injured reserve with a right knee injury, which has forced third-stringer Andrew Wylie into the lineup. He’s expected to get the start against Denver, but there’s a chance Long gets on the field for the first time since playing for the Bears against the Raiders on Oct. 6, 2019.
Fenton missed the entire week of practice, making it unlikely he would be available against the Broncos. Charvarius Ward is expected to take his place opposite L’jarius Sneed in the defensive backfield.
Broncos’ Gordon listed as doubtful
Rookie running back Javonte Williams will get his first start Sunday night at Kansas City if Melvin Gordon III can’t play.
Gordon didn’t practice all week because of hip and shoulder injuries and was listed as doubtful Friday.
Coach Vic Fangio doesn’t expect Gordon to participate in Saturday’s walk through, either.
“We’ll see. It’s doubtful, but that’s why we didn’t list him as ‘out’ because if he makes a turn he can play,” Fangio said.
If Gordon is out, Williams will get the bulk of the workload with veteran running back Mike Boone also getting some work, Fangio said.