The New York Giants are likely to have a new — or old? — quarterback under center on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Head coach Pat Shurmur revealed on Wednesday that rookie Daniel Jones is dealing with a “moderate” high ankle sprain and is currently in a walking boot. He is unlikely to play in Week 14, essentially ushering in the return of Eli Manning.
Shurmur says that Jones will not need surgery to repair his injured ankle, but it’s possible the sprain will shut him down for the season, meaning a four-game farewell tour for Manning, whose contract expires at season’s end.
Jones’ injury is said to be “similar to,” but “not as severe” as the high ankle sprain that caused running back Saquon Barkley to miss three games erarlier this season.
Ironically, news of Manning’s return comes two years to the day that Ben McAdoo benched him in favor of Geno Smith, ending Manning’s league-leading iron man streak, much to the dismay of fans and team owners alike.
In another twist of fate, wide receiver Golden Tate (concussion) and tight end Evan Engram (foot) are expected to return this week, giving the Giants their full compliment of offensive talent for the first time this season.
Manning has never missed a game due to injury in his entire 16-year career.
