Daniel Jones’ opinion of the neck injury that is threatening his availability for the Giants has changed after consulting a physician.
Jones clarified that it is not the same as the neck injury that kept him out of the final six games of the 2021 season, which is good news given that he initially compared the two types of pain after leaving Sunday’s 31-16 loss to the Dolphins with 12 minutes left in the game.
The Giants’ disastrous season might get worse before it improves.
Jones said on FanDuel TV’s “Up and Adams” program on Tuesday morning, “It’s different than what I’ve dealt with in the past, so just trying to heal up as quickly as possible and follow the advice from the trainers and doctors.”. “I feel better. “.
Jones, who saw a specialist in New York on Monday, refused to provide any additional information on either injury.
Jones said, “It’s a neck injury, but different from the last one.
“I’m doing everything I can to get back out there as soon as possible while hoping to recover quickly. “.
With regard to Jones’ ability to participate in Sunday’s game against the Bills, Giants head coach Brian Daboll expressed optimism.
That is unquestionably the objective, Jones said. But before Jones can play, he must receive a contact-related medical clearance.
The Giants’ season-ending six-game losing streak in 2021 was when he wanted to come back, but he was unable to get the necessary medical clearance.
Should Jones not be cleared, Tyrod Taylor would likely start against the Bills, and the Giants opened as the biggest underdogs of the season for the “Sunday Night Football” contest.
The biggest challenge, in my opinion, is handling contact, Jones said.
“You become exposed when you’re hit in a specific way.
It might not be what would stop me from throwing or performing any other necessary tasks, but taking a similar hit might have an impact. “.
