Giants to decline fifth-year option on Daniel Jones as he faces likely 'prove it' season: report

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The New York Giants are not expected to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Daniel Jones' contract, according to multiple reports. 

The move, reported by the NFL Network, comes as the Giants have new leadership this year, with the signing of Joe Schoen as general manager and Brian Daboll as head coach.

Daboll helped in the development of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and they both have expressed confidence in Jones, who now faces a likely prove it season in 2022. 

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs downfield with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The option had an estimated value of around $22 million, but if Jones plays well, the team could still award him with the franchise tag before signing him to a long-term deal. The Giants reportedly only have one quarterback, Tyrod Taylor, under contract for 2023.

"People are realizing it’s by far the most important position in sports and either you have one or you don’t," co-owner John Mara told The New York Post late last month. "We think we have one."

"We’ll see what happens this year but we have a lot of confidence in him," Mara added. "I know Daboll and Joe love him.  He’s got all the right tools, he’s got the right makeup, works his a-- off, players respond to him so you want him to be successful."

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The move puts added pressure on Jones, who had a somewhat promising rookie season, throwing for 24 touchdowns and 12