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New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen told reporters that he plans to keep breakout quarterback Daniel Jones with the team moving forward, during his end-of-the-season news conference.
The 25-year-old Jones is set to enter free agency this offseason after the Giants previously declined the fifth-year option in his rookie contract.
'We'd like Daniel to be here,' said Schoen. 'He said it [Sunday], there is a business side to it. But we feel like Daniel played well this season.
Giants general manager Joe Schoen made it clear that he wants to keep Daniel Jones in NY
Jones is coming off a breakout season and is set to enter free agency this offseason
'He's done everything we've asked him to. ... We would like to have Daniel Jones back.'
The Giants have the options of either agreeing to a long-term contract with Jones or using the franchise tag to lock him up for at least the season albeit at an very high salary.
This offseason the league salary cap is projected to be $220 million which would set a quarterback playing on the tag to make at least $31.7 million for the season.
Jones had the best season of his young career in what became a prove-it year in the first season of the new