The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Giants QB Jones has been ruled out for third straight week; Taylor to start
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will miss his third straight game with a neck injury, and Tyrod Taylor will start on Sunday in the Metlife Stadium bragging rights game against the Jets.
Giants coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Jones and backup running back Gary Brightwell (hamstring) will be out for Sunday’s game. Doctors have not cleared Jones for contract since he was hurt on a blindside sack against Miami on Oct. 8.
The Giants will be looking for their first winning streak of the season while trying to end a two-game winning streak by the Jets.
Jones has repeatedly said his neck is feeling better, and he has been allowed to throw at practice in individual drills. He seemed to have made progress last week when he was listed as questionable for the game against Washington.
Taylor has played well the past two games, leading New York to a 14-7 win over the Commanders on Sunday. He threw two touchdown passes, and he has not thrown an interception since taking over as the starter.
Jets CBS Gardner, Reed will play after clearing concussion protocol: New York Jets starting cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed cleared the concussion protocol and will play against the Giants on Sunday.
Coach Robert Saleh announced Friday both Gardner and Reed are “good to go” after practicing fully this week.
Gardner missed New York’s 20-14 victory over Philadelphia two weeks ago after being a late addition to the injury report with what was first called an “illness” by the team. But symptoms worsened for last year’s AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and it was determined he had a concussion.
Reed sat out two games after being injured in the Jets’ 23-20 loss to Kansas City on Oct. 1.
NFL puts Chiefs WR Ross on exempt list after arraignment: The NFL placed Kansas City Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross on the Commissioner Exempt List on Friday, three days after he pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor domestic battery and criminal damage to property.
Ross is not allowed to practice or attend games while on the list.
Ross was released from jail Tuesday after posting $2,500 bond. He is due again in court on Dec. 4. The Chiefs said they were aware of his arrest but had no comment.
Ross was arrested Monday, and the sheriff’s office in Johnson County, Kansas, originally indicated on his booking record that he was accused of causing damage of up to $25,000, which would have been a felony. That total was adjusted to under $1,000.
Jaguars rule out WR Jones: Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Zay Jones won’t play at Pittsburgh on Sunday because of a lingering right knee injury. Jones has eight catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns this season.