NFL rumors: 3 quarterbacks to replace NY Giants’ Daniel Jones if hamstring injury is serious

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Trainers tend to Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants after he is injured during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Trainers tend to Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants after he is injured during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Drew Stanton (5) (Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Drew Stanton (5) (Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports)

Drew Stanton – Free agent

Out of the league since suffering a season-ending knee injury last summer, Stanton has plenty of experience.

The 2007 second-round pick of the Detroit Lions, Stanton has appeared in 38 games for the Lions and Arizona Cardinals.

A career 52.4 passer, Stanton proved capable of being a serviceable backup and spot starter during his time with the Cardinals. In 2017, Stanton passed for 894 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions.

Perhaps what might make Stanton a fit for the Giants is that he has a bit of mobility, and has scored 18 rushing touchdowns in his career. As designed quarterback runs and RPOs have become a chief tenet of Garrett’s scheme in recent weeks, Stanton’s veteran stability and mobility might help get the Giants through.

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