Daniel Jones, the starting quarterback for the New York Giants, has been diagnosed with a torn knee ligament after undergoing an MRI. Jones suffered the injury during the Giants’ Week 3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
The injury is a significant blow to the Giants, who had been relying on Jones to lead their offense. Jones had been playing well before the injury, throwing for 1,466 yards and eight touchdowns in the first three weeks of the season.
The severity of the injury is not yet known, but it is likely that Jones will miss some time. The team has not yet announced a timeline for his return, but it is possible that he could be out for the remainder of the season.
The Giants have already signed veteran quarterback Colt McCoy to provide depth at the position. McCoy has experience in the Giants’ system, having served as Eli Manning’s backup in 2019. He is expected to start in Jones’ absence.
The injury is a major setback for the Giants, who had been hoping to make a playoff run this season. Without Jones, their chances of making the postseason are significantly reduced.
It remains to be seen how long Jones will be out for, but it is clear that his absence will be felt by the Giants. They will now have to rely on McCoy to lead their offense and hope that he can help them stay in contention for a playoff spot.