Daniel Jones hopes to be ready for camp

Quarterback Daniel Jones is now throwing while moving in his rehabilitation from major knee surgery and he hopes to be ready to play when the New York Giants open training camp in late July.

Speaking after the Giants reported for the opening phase of organized team activities on Monday, Jones said he has not had any setbacks in rehabilitating his right knee and that the neck injury that sidelined him early in the season is no longer an issue. He called it a stinger.

The No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 draft believes he gives the Giants their best quarterback option for the 2024 season, provided he is healthy. He said he hopes to take part in some drills during the OTAs.

There has been a lot of speculation that the Giants, who are coming off a 6-11 season, are hoping to draft a quarterback at the end of the month, particularly because of Jones’ injury history and the fact New York has been to the playoffs once (2022) in his five seasons as a starter.

Coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have said the Giants will look at all their options.

“I think you can get into trouble when you try to think too much about some of those things and how it all works out,” Jones said.

“Yeah, like your antenna for some of those dynamics and relationships. I’m just focused on what I’m doing, and that’s my rehab, getting healthy, spending time with the guys, and making sure we’re getting on the same page, and having the best spring we can.”

Jones was hurt in what seemed to be a non-contact injury in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders in early November and he had surgery later in the month.