The New York Giants have declined the fifth-year option on quarterback Daniel Jones, according to NFL.com’s Judy Battista.
Jones would have been guaranteed $22 million for 2023 had his option been picked up, and will become an unrestricted free agent in March.
As the Giants still have Tyrod Taylor under contract for 2023, they were expected to decline Jones’ option as they are still able to franchise-tag Jones after next season, should he perform well.
Although the club made no mention of its future under centre, the Giants did announce that they picked up defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence‘s fifth-year option and is guaranteed $10.8 million in 2023.
Lawrence recorded 54 total tackles last year, including five tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hits and 2.5 sacks.
In 2021, Jones completed 64.3 per cent of passes for 2,428 yards and 10 touchdowns while tallying seven interceptions in 11 games before missing time with a neck injury.
