QB Jones returns to practice for Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones practiced on Wednesday for the first time since hurting his neck at Miami, but his status for this weekend’s game against Washington remains uncertain because he has not been cleared for contact.
Jones threw with the other quarterbacks during individual workouts, but Tyrod Taylor, who started in last week’s 14-9 loss the Bills, handled the snaps as the Giants (1-5) started preparing to host the Commanders (3-3) on Sunday.
Coach Brian Daboll listed Jones as limited on his lengthy injury report.
Jones, who signed a fouryear, $160 million contract in March, said he has been throwing for a couple of days and has felt good. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 draft said his neck is feeling better but he has not been cleared by the medical staff for contact.
Jones confirmed there was pain in the left shoulder and neck after he was hurt on a sack in the fourth quarter against the Dolphins. He said he is close to being symptom-free.
The concern would be returning too early and aggravating the injury.
“I obviously want to be out there extremely, extremely badly,” Jones said. “I want to be there for the team and be on the field. I certainly feel that way. But doing everything I can to get back out there and everything I can to help.”
The 34-year-old Taylor is focused on being ready to play Sunday, saying the choice is up to the coaches and training staff. Jets-chiefs trade: The New York Jets are trading seldom-used wide receiver Mecole Hardman back to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
The Jets also are sending a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft to the Chiefs and getting a sixth-rounder in return, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams had not announced the trade, which was first reported by ESPN. Goodell: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell received his long-expected contract extension.. “The Compensation Committee updated the full ownership today that an agreement has been reached to extend Commissioner Roger Goodell’s contract for three years, through March 2027,” the league announced in a statement. A person familiar with the details told The Associated Press that Goodell’s deal includes clauses for extension or succession. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because details weren’t released. Dolphins: All-pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, whom the Dolphins acquired in an offseason trade with the Los Angeles Rams, practiced for the first time since suffering a knee injury early in training camp.
Browns: Deshaun Watson’s return is either imminent, a day or two away or not happening for another few weeks. Nothing is certain at the moment with Cleveland’s $230 million starting quarterback. Dealing with a “tricky” injury he described as a strain — and not a bruise as previously reported by the team — to the rotator cuff in his right shoulder, Watson, who has already missed two games, said he doesn’t know when he’ll be back.
Jaguars: With quarterback Trevor Lawrence listed as questionable for Thursday night’s game at New Orleans, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed third-stringer Nathan Rourke from the practice squad to the active roster.
Cardinals: Quarterback Kyler Murray — almost always a man of few words — announced the next step in his return from an ACL injury with a two-word statement. “Practicing today,” Murray posted on social media. A few minutes later on Wednesday, the Cardinals made if official, announcing that Murray has been designated to return from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Arizona can activate Murray to the 53man roster at any time during the next 21 days or at the conclusion of the threeweek period.
Colts: Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has taken the final snap of his rookie season, opting for season-ending surgery on his injured throwing shoulder.