Daniel Jones is free to sign with any NFL team after clearing waivers on Monday, which also means the team that signs the former New York Giants quarterback won’t be on the hook for the nearly $12 million that was remaining on his contract this year or his $23 million injury guarantee.
Jones was released at his request by the Giants on Saturday after the former first-round pick was benched last week. He reportedly wants to join a contender, and there are expected to be multiple teams interested.
The two teams reported to have the most initial interest in Jones are also being offered as the most likely to sign him by one sportsbook.
The Baltimore Ravens currently have journeyman backup Josh Johnson behind starting quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jones would potentially provide a third option, and one whose mobility could make him an intriguing fit in offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s system
The Ravens were installed as the 2/1 favorites to land Jones ahead of the Minnesota Vikings (5/2), who have veterans Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien behind starter Sam Darnold. They would likely view Jones as an upgrade.
“I really can’t get into too much about any short-term or long-term,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday when asked about Jones, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “I can just say that I’ve been a big fan of Daniel’s for a long time and I hope wherever his next step takes him, it’s a good opportunity for him.”
The Las Vegas Raiders (5/1) don’t fall into the category of contenders after falling to 2-9 amid a seven-game losing streak. However, they could provide the most immediate opportunity to play with Gardner Minshew suffering a season-ending broken collarbone on Sunday that is expected to end his season.
Second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell is close to returning from a thumb injury, but coach Antonio Pierce acknowledged after Sunday’s game that, “We’re going to need somebody, right?” If O’Connell isn’t ready to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Black Friday, Desmond Ridder is expected to get the start.
The Dallas Cowboys (7/1) would fall into a similar category, with Dak Prescott out for the season following hamstring surgery and being replaced by Cooper Rush.
Another intriguing possibility lies with Detroit, where the 10-1 Lions’ offense is rolling with Jared Goff at the helm. However, should he go down to injury the only other quarterback on the roster is rookie Hendon Hooker. That has contributed to the Lions having 7/1 odds to sign Jones.
DANIEL JONES NEXT TEAM ODDS*
Baltimore Ravens (2/1)
Minnesota Vikings (5/2)
Las Vegas Raiders (5/1)
Dallas Cowboys (7/1)
Detroit Lions (7/1)
Miami Dolphins (7/1)
San Francisco 49ers (8/1)
Carolina Panthers (10/1)
Seattle Seahawks (16/1)
Indianapolis Colts (20/1)
New England Patriots (25/1)
New Orleans Saints (25/1)
New York Jets (25/1)
Tennessee Titans (25/1)
Atlanta Falcons (28/1)
Arizona Cardinals (33/1)
Chicago Bears (33/1)
Cleveland Browns (33/1)
Denver Broncos (33/1)
Jacksonville Jaguars (40/1)
Los Angeles Chargers (50/1)
Los Angeles Rams (50/1)
Pittsburgh Steelers (50/1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (50/1)
Washington Commanders (50/1)
Cincinnati Bengals (66/1)
Green Bay Packers (66/1)
Houston Texans (66/1)
Philadelphia Eagles (66/1)
Buffalo Bills (75/1)
Kansas City Chiefs (75/1)
Any CFL Team (80/1)
Any XFL Team (80/1)
*Odds provided by SportsBetting.ag are for entertainment purposes only.
–Field Level Media