The Giants and brokers for Daniel Jones reportedly had made progress towards an settlement Friday. A day later comes phrase from Tom Pelissero of NFL Media that the edges are anticipated to depart Indianapolis on Sunday “with no contract decision in sight.”
This because the franchise tag deadline grows nearer.
If the Giants and Jones’ illustration from Athletes First don’t have an settlement by Tuesday afternoon, the workforce is predicted to make use of the franchise tag on the quarterback. If they arrive to phrases, then the Giants can use the tag on operating again Saquon Barkley.
A report this week indicated Jones’s brokers are asking for greater than $45 million per 12 months on a long-term deal. This makes it extra probably the Giants will apply the non-exclusive franchise tag, giving them the precise to maintain Jones at a one-year supply of $32.416 million.
The Giants didn’t choose up Jones’ fifth-year possibility, so he’s scheduled to change into a free agent later this month.
He’s coming off his greatest season, throwing for 3,205 yards with 15 touchdowns and 5 interceptions and operating for 708 yards and 7 touchdowns. The Giants made the postseason and beat the Vikings within the wild card spherical earlier than shedding to the Eagles within the divisional spherical.