As pointed out by ESPN, Jones has a $23 million injury guarantee for 2025. While it's early in the season, that wrinkle to his current contract could be a key factor for the team to decide to bench the quarterback at some point this season, particularly if he continues to play poorly.

The New York Giants reportedly could bench QB Daniel Jones later in the season due to an injury guarantee in his contract.

Jones addressed reports that he could be benched to ensure the injury guarantee attached to his contract doesn't become an issue for the Giants.

Benching Jones after one ugly showing in his return from a torn ACL would be premature. But it's fair to wonder: How long is his leash?

Drew Lock exhibited all the signs of just finishing an intense workout Friday when he came into the Giants locker room, removed his sweaty jersey and took a big drink to catch his breath. Lock had just taken zero reps with the starting offense during practice.

Much of this has to do with the struggles of quarterback Daniel Jones, who made his return to the field after suffering an ACL injury last season. Jones was looking to make his mark early on but ended up playing very poorly in the season opener.

Daniel Jones has plenty to work on, the New York Giants will admit, but confidence is not on that list. After one-time teammate Kyle Rudolph said in an interview that

If Daniel Jones' struggles continue, the Giants could eventually have to consider his $23 million injury guarantee for the 2025 season as a reason to bench the QB.

Daniel Jones lives to fight another week. No, the Giants quarterback was not perfect — plus his team still took the loss to the Commanders, 21-18 — but he put together a decent showing on Sunday, tossing two touchdown passes and going 16-for-28 through the air.