The New York Giants are releasing quarterback Daniel Jones, putting a starting-caliber quarterback on the open market after presumably clearing waivers. With him still owed a salary of more than $13.8 million, it would be shocking if a team claimed him.
Once he is free and the Giants are responsible for his remaining salary this season, he can sign with any team.
At this point, he must decide whether to sign with a team where he could play the rest of the season or to serve as a backup for a contending team, giving him the opportunity to play on a winning team.
The Cardinals could be that team.
They are 6-4 and atop the NFC West. While quarterback Kyler Murray is playing at a high level, we've seen what happens when he can't play and second-year pro Clayton Tune is his replacement. Jones is a much better option than Tune.
Jones has a lot of playing experience. He played to a high level, certainly better than we've ever seen Tune play.
It would give Jones the opportunity to be part of a team with a great culture that plays well.
And after the season, he could still be a free agent and earn a starting spot.
It would be a low-cost, talent-filled insurance policy for the Cardinals as they prepare for the postseason.
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