When it comes to Daniel Jones, the quarterback carousel in the NFL is spinning at full speed. Despite the fact Jones isn't technically a free agent — at least, not yet — interest in him has been as brisk as a two-minute drill.
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According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, no fewer than 10 teams have already reached out about the 26-year-old quarterback, and at least one of those teams seems ready to roll him out onto the field today.
Now, let's address the elephant in the room: this is all happening before Jones clears waivers, which makes the timing, well, let's just say "unofficial." Of course, these things are part of the NFL landscape. Conversations happen, backchannels exist, and where there's smoke, there's usually fire. And with Jones, there's plenty of smoke.
Here's the situation. Any team claiming Jones off waivers would inherit the $11.83 million owed for the remainder of this season, along with a hefty $23 million in injury guarantees for 2025. That's no small commitment, especially for a player who's had an up-and-down career. But let's face it — in a quarterback-starved league, desperation often overrides caution.
So who might that mystery team be, the one reportedly ready to plug Jones in right now? The Raiders feel like the obvious choice, especially given their current quarterback situation. And let's say it again for good measure: the Raiders. Their offense has struggled, and the front office might see Jones as a potential spark plug. Other possible fits could include the Falcons or even the Vikings, but Vegas just screams desperation enough to pull this move.
Either way, Jones remains a fascinating storyline. Love him or doubt him, the NFL always has room for quarterbacks — especially when 10 teams are knocking at the door. Stay tuned.
