Raiders Target Daniel Jones Following Gardner Minshew’s Injury

After ten weeks of uninspired and losing football, the New York Giants finally benched Daniel Jones, demoting him to the third-string and then fourth-string. Ultimately, Jones asked the Giants to release him, and as a free agent, he has attracted plenty of suitors on the market. On the other hand, this situation has ignited calls to fire coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen for gross mismanagement. Anyway, among the teams interested in Daniel Jones are the Las Vegas Raiders, particularly after the season-ending injury to Gardner Minshew.

“I’ve heard that the Raiders also are interested following the injury to Gardner Minshew,” NFL insider Josina Anderson said on X, formerly Twitter.

The ex-Giants QB moves on

While the Raiders reportedly want to sign Daniel Jones, out for the season with a broken collarbone, Jones prefers to join a playoff team, per reports.

However, with a 2-9 record, the Raiders will not see the playoffs this year, leaving him the option to sign with either the Baltimore Ravens or the Minnesota Vikings.

Yet, if Daniel Jones does sign with the Raiders, he might automatically take Gardner Minshew’s spot as the starter.

Per reports, these teams have ended up becoming the likeliest landing spots for Jones, and both teams have credible playoff aspirations. The Ravens are 8-4 while the Vikings are 9-2.

Moreover, he would end up playing behind either Lamar Jackson or Sam Darnold, and this experience could help him bounce back from his losing tenure with the Giants.

Still, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell hasn’t committed to answering the question of signing Jones.

“I really can’t get into too much about any short-term or long-term,” he said, via ESPN. “I can just say that I’ve been a big fan of Daniel’s for a long time and I hope wherever his next step takes him, it’s a good opportunity for him.”

Choices

Choosing between the Raiders, the Vikings, or the Ravens should depend on what Jones wants to do at this point of his career.

A former top-ten pick falling to fourth-string quarterback does not make for a stellar career, and Jones might want to recuperate his value around the league by stringing some wins together as the starting quarterback for another bad team.

However, Jones has also only had a single playoff win in two appearances.

He could choose to sacrifice a starting position for a bad team by becoming a backup to solid QBs–including two-time MVP Lamar Jackson–and seeing playoff success, even the Super Bowl, potentially.

Wherever he lands, Jones should make the most of his free agency and prove that he belongs in the league despite an abundance of evidence to the contrary.

NFL Fans React to Daniel Jones’ Reported Las Vegas Raiders Decision

Jones’ reported decision to join Las Vegas has generated a lot of reactions online. This can be seen in a video shared by NFL Network on its official X account.

“I thought he wanted to be with contenders,” Jonathan Rodriguez said.

“I thought he wanted a Super Bowl contender? How the hell did the Raiders and 49ers make the list?” Fan_cool_007 remarked.

“Not sure why the Raiders? Audition? He could get injured. And you don’t want to play for the Raiders next year and in that Division. Niners not going to the playoffs. So, Lions, Ravens or Vikings. Vikings and Colts chance to start next year. Rams and wait for Stafford to retire?” Barnstorm asked.

“Idc,” Riley Adkins expressed.

“Lions need a backup to Goff. Hendon Hooker might be fine, but as good as the Lions are, I want a veteran backup that’s capable,” sportsdawgwrangler explained.

“Idk how you pass up Shanahan or KOC if you get the chance to develop,” Cam Maxwell wondered.

Jones, drafted sixth overall in 2019, faced ongoing challenges throughout his time in New York, leading to this critical juncture. The Giants’ choice to draft wide receiver Malik Nabers instead of selecting another quarterback reflects their commitment to moving forward. While he might find himself in a backup role, there remains a chance for him to reclaim a starting position with the right team.

As Daniel Jones approaches this important decision, NFL fans and analysts alike are watching closely. His next move could shape not only his career but also the future of the teams that pursue him.