Daniel Jones is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League as of 2024. Known as Danny Dimes, he was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and since then, he has been playing with the Giants. He emerged as a standout quarterback during his college career at Duke University. After redshirting his first year, Jones took over as Duke's starting quarterback in 2016, where he showcased his talent with 2,836 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.
His junior year saw him earn MVP honors at the Quick Lane Bowl, delivering a dynamic performance with both passing and rushing contributions. In his senior year, Jones excelled further, winning MVP of the Independence Bowl with a remarkable 423 passing yards and five touchdowns. His exceptional play continued into the Senior Bowl, where he was named MVP, solidifying his reputation as a top NFL prospect.
What injuries has Daniel Jones suffered?
Daniel Jones has faced a series of significant injuries throughout his career, raising concerns for the New York Giants. In the 2023 season, Jones suffered a torn ACL during a loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on November 5, just after returning from a three-week absence due to a neck injury. Earlier, in the 2021 season, he missed the final five games because of a neck injury. Additionally, Jones had missed two games in 2020 due to hamstring and ankle issues. These recurring injuries have contributed to the Giants' contemplation of moving on from him despite his substantial contract.
| Date | Injury | Injury details |
| Dec 1, 2019 | Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 | Jones suffered a high ankle sprain in a Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. |
| Nov 29, 2020 | Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2 | In the third quarter of Cincinnati's game during Week 12's season, Jones suffered a right hamstring injury. |
| Dec 13, 2020 | Pedal Ankle Sprain Grade 2 | During the Giants' defeat to the Arizona Cardinals, Jones had an ankle injury. He didn't attend a game. |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2 | Jones had a recurrence of the right hamstring issue that had prevented him from running effectively against the Arizona Cardinals. |
| Oct 10, 2021 | Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 | In the game against Dallas in Week 5, Jones sustained a concussion. For the following game, he received clearance. |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Cervical Neck Strain | Jones sustained a neck injury that would terminate his season during the Giants' victory against the Eagles in Week 12. He missed six games after being placed on IR. |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 | A sack caused Jones harm. He never skipped a game. |
FAQs on Daniel Jones
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A. Daniel Jones was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the sixth overall pick.
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