Daniel Jones’ 2023 Contract: A Glimmer of Hope for Giants’ QB
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has signed a one-year, $32 million contract extension with the team, a move that ensures he will remain the Giants’ starting quarterback for at least the 2023 season.
Contract Details
The deal includes a $22 million signing bonus and a base salary of $10 million, with a further $5 million available in performance-based incentives.
- 2023: $32 million (base salary of $10 million, signing bonus of $22 million)
- 2024: Unrestricted free agent
Jones’ Stats and Performance
Jones, 25, has shown flashes of promise during his first four seasons with the Giants, but has also been plagued by injuries and inconsistency.
- 2022: 3,205 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, 5 interceptions
- 2021: 2,428 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, 7 interceptions
- 2020: 2,943 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, 12 interceptions
- 2019: 3,027 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 12 interceptions
Backup for Jones
With Jones’ contract extension, the Giants are likely to retain backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the team last offseason.
Taylor, 33, has been a reliable backup throughout his career, and has a 24-21-1 record as a starter.
Looking Ahead
The Giants’ decision to extend Jones’ contract is a sign of their belief in his potential, but it also comes with some risk. Jones has yet to prove that he can be a consistent and reliable starting quarterback, and the Giants could be forced to move on from him after the 2023 season if he does not live up to expectations.
