NFL Rumors: Daniel Jones Generates Interest After Giants Release; Raiders, 49ers linked | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

As Daniel Jones prepares to become a free agent for the first time in his career when he clears waivers, the veteran quarterback is expected to draw interest from multiple teams.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Las Vegas Raiders were mentioned by those within the NFL as a “sensible option” for Jones given their uncertain quarterback situation.

Fowler also mentioned the San Francisco 49ers as a “situation to watch,” with Brock Purdy currently dealing with a shoulder injury.

After being drafted in favor of Tommy DeVito by the New York Giants earlier this week, the club announced Friday that they had granted Jones’ request for release following his meeting with team president John Mara.

There was an expectation that Jones would be released by the Giants after the season once they made the decision to bench him, but this now at least gives him a chance to work with a new coaching staff to potentially get some rebuild value. the low season.

The Raiders have little to lose at this point. Their 2-8 record is the second-worst in the AFC, behind only the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9). Gardner Minshew II was their leading quarterback with eight starts. Aidan O’Connell has started the other two games. They have combined to throw for 2,238 yards, 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

San Francisco’s need for a quarterback will depend on how long Purdy is out of action. He has already been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Brandon Allen is set to make his first start in an NFL game since the 2021 season with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Purdy’s shoulder problem does not appear to be serious. He had an MRI on Thursday that showed nothing alarming, but it could be a situation where the 49ers want insurance just to be on the safe side.

Fowler also mentioned the Jaguars and Dallas Cowboys as potential landing spots for Jones. The Jaguars were without Trevor Lawrence due to a shoulder injury, but he could return after their bye this week.

The Cowboys didn’t even try to make a move after Dak Prescott was ruled out for the season due to a hamstring injury that required surgery, so there’s no reason to expect Jerry Jones to make a move now.

Jones, who is expected to clear waivers and become a free agent on Monday, went 2-8 in 10 starts for the Giants this season. He threw for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions.