The Ravens have plenty of needs as they head toward a potentially deep playoff run. The backup quarterback wasn't the most pressing need, but something happened and John Harbaugh wanted insurance for MVP candidate Lamar Jackson.
Adam Schefter reports that Baltimore is among the few teams that could sign Jones once he clears waivers.
The Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings are two of the most likely teams to sign free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones, according to sources. But they are not the only ones. Jones wants to sign with a playoff contender, and what happens in Week 12 will likely influence his decision.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
Jones, who applied for and received his release The waivers are expected to be cleared on Monday at 4:00 p.m. ET. At this point, if he is a free agent and allowed to talk to other teams, Jones should sign relatively quickly.
Jones was drafted with the No. 6 pick by the Duke Blue Devils in the 2019 NFL draft. After earning a contract extension in 2022, his struggles continued into his sixth season with the Giants organization. In 10 games this season, he has thrown just eight touchdowns and seven interceptions, with a passer rating of 79.4 and a quarterback rating of 46.8.
