NY Giants QB Daniel Jones’ availability for Sunday’s game against the Browns is in doubt after suffering a second leg injury last week against the Cardinals
NY Giants quarterback Daniel Jones didn’t aggravate his injured right hamstring in Sunday’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals, but he did suffer a left leg injury that he is dealing with ahead of this week’s clash with the Cleveland Browns, head coach Joe Judge revealed.
"“There’s nothing worse for the wear with the previous [right hamstring] injury,” Judge said Wednesday. “He did come out with some bumps and bruises, and another lower leg issue we’re dealing with right now.”"
Sources tell GMenHQ that Jones suffered a left ankle injury against the Arizona Cardinals, which is the injury that Judge revealed during his conference call.
The injury leaves Jones’ availability for Sunday night in doubt, and that was the injury that forced Jones from the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss in favor of Colt McCoy.
“I haven’t decided either way with Daniel,” Judge said.
Last week, Jones was clearly limited in terms of his mobility that hamstrung the Giants’ offense in a listless 27-6 loss to the Cardinals. Much like the run-up to Week 14, Judge says the Giants’ process of evaluating and preparing Jones for this week’s game won’t change.
“We’ll give him an opportunity this week to see how he moves and how he reacts,” Judge said. “If he can defend himself properly in the pocket, if he’s not at risk beyond any normal game, we’ll give him an opportunity to play.
"“If we feel he can’t defend himself, we’ll make the best decision possible for him and the team, as well.”"
Whether it is Jones or backup Colt McCoy behind center on Sunday night, the Giants will need to find a way to keep Myles Garrett and former Giant Olivier Vernon out of the backfield.
Garrett enters with 10.5 sacks in 11 games, along with 15 quarterback hits, and nine tackles for loss. Meanwhile, Vernon adds seven sacks eight tackles for loss.
"“Myles Garrett is a hell of a talent,” Judge said. “They’re entire front is very talented on either side. You can pick one, you’ve got the defensive tackles who do a great job on the pass-rush, we have to handle the movement and the blitzes that come off the edge and these are fast-flow linebackers. There’s a tremendous talent on that team.”"
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