PITTSBURGH — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones took all the first-team reps at practice this week and is not expected to be on a short leash Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers despite getting pulled in the fourth quarter last week, multiple sources told ESPN.
Jones went to the bench in a 28-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was replaced by backup Drew Lock. Coach Brian Daboll said he was looking for a «spark.» It didn't happen.
Lock went 3-of-8 passing for 6 yards. A handful of Giants players told ESPN this week they weren't pushing for a permanent change at quarterback entering the Monday night matchup.
Jones is their starter. Several players did note that it might be different if Tyrod Taylor were still on the roster. He's not.