Giants Rumors: Daniel Jones' 5th-Year Contract Option Likely Won't Be Picked Up

The New York Giants will not make a decision on Daniel Jones' future until after the 2022 season, according to a report.

The fifth-year option on Jones' contract is not likely to be picked up by the team before the May deadline, according to Jordan.

It seems likely that they will let Jones go since he has yet to show any real consistency in his first three seasons as a starting quarterback and it would mean guaranteeing him $20-plus million for 2023.

The Giants are in a mess after former general manager Dave Gettleman restructured deals to get them under the salary cap in the past.

The new general manager is said to be looking to clear 40 million in cap space by cutting James Bradberry and Sterling Shepard. Depending on the market, the team could look to trade running back Saquon Barkley.

The team will only go as far as the quarterback is able to go, even if they can clear some cap space.

One reason for optimism is the hiring of Brian Daboll, who helped develop Josh Allen into one of the best quarterbacks in the league during his time as the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator.

There is room for improvement for Jones, who looked well on his way to a productive NFL career by throwing for 3,027 yards, 24 touchdown and 12 interceptions as a rookies in 2019, before taking a step back the past two years.

The Duke product failed to reach the 3,000-passing-yard mark in 2020 and 2021. His ability to make plays with his legs makes him slightly more valuable than the passing numbers indicate, but the regression was a concerning sign for New York.

The Giants can see if there is hope for improvement if they wait until the 2022 season is complete or at least underway.

If there isn't a change of direction, don't be surprised.