The Las Vegas Raiders are currently in search of a quarterback both for the future and to help salvage their 2024 season. With the team sitting at a disappointing 2-8, they are in need of a signal-caller who can provide stability for the remainder of the year. In a twist of fate, an intriguing option has just become available.
On Friday, the New York Giants made the decision to release quarterback Daniel Jones. Following the release, Jones will be placed on waivers, but his high salary makes it likely that he will clear waivers, and he’s expected to become a free agent by Monday afternoon. This gives the Raiders, among other teams, an opportunity to sign Jones without having to go through the waiver process.
Jones, who had been benched as the Giants’ starting quarterback earlier in the week, requested his release, which was granted by the team. His departure from New York could offer the Raiders an affordable short-term solution at quarterback while also giving them the chance to assess him as a potential future starter for the 2025 season.
The current group of quarterbacks on the Raiders’ roster—Gardner Minshew, Desmond Ridder, and Aidan O’Connell (who is set to return from injured reserve next week)—haven’t provided much consistency or promise, leaving the door open for Jones to step in and potentially offer an upgrade.
At 27 years old, Jones still has time to prove himself, but his performance this season, and throughout much of his six-year NFL career, has been inconsistent. This year, he’s thrown for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions, completing 63.3% of his passes. These numbers indicate that while Jones has shown flashes of potential, he has struggled with consistency, which is a concern for any team looking for a reliable quarterback.
Given the Raiders’ current situation, Jones could be a low-risk, high-reward option to finish out the season and potentially provide valuable insight into whether he could be a long-term solution for the team. However, there are still questions about whether Jones can live up to expectations and if he can overcome the struggles that have plagued his career. It remains to be seen whether the Raiders will pursue Jones and if he can help turn around the team’s fortunes for the rest of the season.