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By Justin Grasso
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Daniel Jones' days as a starting NFL quarterback are not over. The New York Giants' former first-round pick will get a second chance to make it work with the Indianapolis Colts.
On Tuesday, the Colts reportedly decided that Daniel Jones will be the team's Week 1 starter next month.
via @AdamSchefter: A QB decision in Indy: Colts named Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for their Sept. 7 regular-season opener vs. the Miami Dolphins, per @HolderStephen and me.
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Jones, a 28-year-old veteran, is on his second team since leaving the Giants. When the Colts added him back in the spring, the team made it clear he would be battling against Anthony Richardson for the starting position.
Typically, organizations keep the idea of a quarterback battle under wraps, especially when the original starter is a homegrown prospect still on his rookie contract. But Jones was given a fair shake at the opportunity, and he seemingly took advantage.
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Back in 2019, Jones entered the NFL after a run at Duke. In three games, Jones started all 36 matchups he played. Jones had a 17-19 record. He completed 60 percent of his passes for 8,201 yards, 52 touchdowns, and 29 interceptions.
On the ground, Jones rushed for 1,323 yards and 17 touchdowns. He entered the NFL Draft as a projected first-rounder.
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The Giants called on Jones to become their sixth-overall pick. At that point, it was clear he would soon take over Eli Manning's job. It didn't take long before Jones was named the starter for the Giants. He played in 13 games in 2019. After posting 3,027 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, Jones earned the starting position for years to come.
Jones ended up playing six seasons for the Giants. Over that time, he achieved a 24-44-1 record. While completing 64 percent of his passes, Jones totaled 14,582 yards. He tossed 70 touchdowns and 47 interceptions. In the ground game, Jones rushed 399 times for 2,179 yards and 15 touchdowns.
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Amid the 2024 NFL season, Jones struggled with a 2-8 record. The Giants decided to bench him, which eventually resulted in a mutual split. Jones was released after 10 games. He joined the Minnesota Vikings in November, but wouldn't see the field at all.
At this point, Jones' second chance will come with the Colts. After seeing the field for two preseason games, Jones has one more week to get prepared for the opener.
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