Jones practices on limited basis despite neck injury

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. » New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones practiced on a limited basis despite a strained neck and he hopes to play this weekend against the Dolphins in Miami.

“I think it’s just sore,” Jones said Wednesday after a short workout. “Like I said, I’m feeling much better today and expect I’ll continue to feel better and better every day.”

Concern about Jones’ playing status blew up Tuesday when it was reported he sustained a neck injury in a win over the Eagles on Sunday and there was a chance he might miss a game.

It was somewhat surprising because Jones did not appear to be hurt in the 13-7 win. He didn’t miss any snaps and he also took part in the post-game news conference.

Jones said he woke up early Monday because his neck hurt. Coach Joe Judge added he was not told at any time during the game that Jones was hurt. He found out Monday when he got a copy of the injury report. Players had Tuesday off.

Jones has been the Giants’ starting quarterback since the third game of his rookie season in 2019 when he replaced two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning. Jones has started every game this season. The only action he has missed was when he sustained a concussion just before halftime against Dallas on Oct. 10. He recovered and started against the Rams the following weekend.

“My focus is to get back this week and do everything I can to prepare to play Sunday,” said Jones, adding he planned to follow the advice of the team’s medical staff. “That’s where my focus is right now.”

Seahawks sign Peterson

RENTON, WASH. » Desperate for depth at running back, the Seattle Seahawks signed 36-year-old Adrian Peterson to their practice squad on Wednesday.

There’s no guarantee Peterson will be added to Seattle’s active roster ahead of Sunday’s game against San Francisco, but with Chris Carson out for the season, and Rashaad Penny and Travis Homer missing last Monday’s game with injuries, the Seahawks opted to add the veteran to bolster their depth.

“I gotta wait and see how he does out here,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said.

Peterson appeared in three games earlier this season for Tennessee and had 27 carries for 82 yards.