Jones was quickly asked if he plans to be with the team for the rest of the season.
“I think I’m still processing and, for now, I’m doing the best I can to help Tommy prepare, help the team prepare,” he said. “That’s what I’m going to do right now. So, processing that I think. Obviously, a decision was made and I’m not playing. So, I think that’s what that was framed as.”
Jones continued to heed his team-first mentality when answering several follow-up questions, including what factors he will consider regarding whether he continues to attend practice or break from the Giants.
“I think first you think about what’s best for the team and how you can help,” he said. “And then myself and what’s best for my situation going forward.”
Asked if he was blaming himself for the team’s 2-8 record and poor offensive output, Jones said, “I’d say football’s a team game, certainly. But the quarterback is a big piece of that, and I understand that. For my part and my piece of it, I take responsibility.”
The Giants have lost five consecutive games, most recently a 20-17 overtime defeat to the Carolina Panthers in Munich on Nov. 21. They had a bye last week and when the team returned to work Monday, Jones met with general manager Joe Schoen and Daboll, who told him of the quarterback change. Their reasoning was simple.
“I think, obviously, we are 2-8 and that’s not where we want to be,” Jones said. “They’re looking to change things up. So, I think that was what was communicated.”
What were his emotions when he received the news?
“Definitely not happy about it,” Jones said. “Not what you want to hear. And so, all those emotions you have. But, at the end of the day, this is football and we’re in a business where you’re expected to get results, and we weren’t doing it. So, you got to accept it and understand.”
Jones conceded the injury guarantee in his contract was part of the discussion. If he were injured in a game or practice and unable to pass an offseason physical, $23 million of his 2025 contract would be guaranteed – and count against the Giants’ salary cap.
“That was a piece of the conversation, for sure,” Jones said. “I wanted to play. I wanted to play badly and do what I could to play. I think it was a part of it. Most of those discussions took place with my agents and Joe.”
Jones didn’t answer directly when asked if would waive the injury guarantee to stay on the field now.
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