Sources: Giants QB Daniel Jones not on short leash vs. Steelers
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones took all the first-team reps at practice this week and is not expected to be on a short leash Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers despite getting pulled in the fourth quarter last week, multiple sources told ESPN.
Jones went to the bench in a 28-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was replaced by backup Drew Lock. Coach Brian Daboll said he was looking for a "spark." It didn't happen. Lock went 3-of-8 passing for 6 yards.
A handful of Giants players told ESPN this week they weren't pushing for a permanent change at quarterback entering the Monday night matchup. Jones is their starter. Several players did note that it might be different if Tyrod Taylor were still on the roster. He's not. It's still Jones' team.
Taylor was the backup each of the past two seasons. He signed with the New York Jets this offseason.
It has been a struggle for Jones and the 2-5 Giants, especially at home. They've scored just one offensive touchdown in four home games. Jones has six touchdown passes and four interceptions in seven starts this season. New York has the 31st-ranked scoring offense averaging 14.1 points per game entering Monday night.
Jones was not happy with the situation after the Oct. 20 loss and throughout this week. He's trying not to think what happen if he struggles on Monday night or moving forward.