Daniel Jones injury update: Giants QB on track to return in Week 9 vs. Raiders after being cleared for contact

The long-awaited return of Daniel Jones could be right around the corner. The Giants quarterback was cleared for contact on Sunday morning just before New York’s Week 8 matchup against the Jets, according to CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. This now paves the way for Jones to make his return next Sunday when the Giants visit the Raiders in Las Vegas in Week 9. 

Jones has been sidelined for the past three games due to a neck injury. The veteran quarterback was able to practice on a limited basis last week but was ultimately ruled out. 

His potential return does come at a good time for the Giants after Jones’ backup, Tyrod Taylor, left Sunday’s loss and was taken to a local hospital due to a rib injury. With Jones out and Taylor injured, that forced third-stringer Tommy DeVito to line up under center in the closing minutes of regulation and overtime for New York. 

In Jones’ five games played this season, he has completed 68.9% of his passes with a 71.7 passer rating. He’s averaging 211.6 passing yards per game and has two passing touchdowns with six interceptions. The Giants are also 1-4 in his five starts, but he’s a clear upgrade over the other quarterbacks on the roster, so this should give a boost to a team that now finds itself 2-6 on the season and in last place in the NFC East. 

This offseason, Jones inked a four-year, $160 million contract extension with the franchise.