Daniel Jones reveals massive Giants extension came mere minutes before deadline: 'It was exciting'

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The New York Giants were almost at the franchise tag deadline when they delivered their latest offer to quarterback Daniel Jones to lock him in long-term. 

"I was in the building. I think it was 3:53 or 3:54, something like that. It was right up next to the deadline," Jones told reporters on Tuesday. 

His new agent from Athletes First told him the number – $160 million over four years with up to $35 million in incentives – and Jones said yes. 

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones against the Indianapolis Colts, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

"It was exciting," he admitted. "Like I said, very grateful, very appreciative about the opportunity."

Jones’ price tag per season (not the exact cap amount, which hasn’t been divulged yet) is set at $40 million per season, a number that wasn’t even thought of before this past year under head coach Brian Daboll. The Giants turned things around immediately, not just becoming a playoff team, but winning a playoff game on the road. 

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Jones had a lot to do with that success, and Big Blue believes he can continue doing so.

But GM Joe Schoen admitted things "got a little dicey when it was getting close to 3:30, 3:40" on Tuesday. 

"Part of me was like, ‘We may not get to the finish line,’" he said. "And then the last four, five minutes we tied a bow on it, luckily."

Talking about his deal, Jones said, "I think it was the overall deal and how it worked together and how they balanced each other out. So, I don’t think there was one thing that was