Last week, C.J. Stroud made his preseason debut for the Houston Texans.
This week, another starting quarterback will make their debut against Houston in its preseason home opener.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been cleared for full contact and will suit up against the Texans on Saturday afternoon at NRG Stadium. Houston plans to advance to 2-1 in the preseason before its final game against the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 24.
QB Daniel Jones will likely play in preseason action on Saturday against the Texans, coach Brian Daboll told reporters.
Jones was fully cleared prior to training camp from a torn ACL. This will be his first game action since undergoing surgery 8+ months ago. #Giants
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Jones suffered a torn ACL in his right knee last November and has been a full participant in training camp since late July. He did not play in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, but with Drew Lock out, he might be the only viable option left for first-team reps.
Jones might not lose his job come Week 1, but he can earn back some support with a promising outing in Houston. The former No. 6 overall pick played a role in helping New York clinch a playoff berth and win during the 2022 season, thus earning a new four-year, $160 million deal in the offseason.
After regressing in 2023 before the injury, the Giants considered moving off Jones via the draft, but instead elected to give him one last chance and draft LSU receiver Malik Nabers instead.
#Giants QB Daniel Jones on the support he’s felt from HC Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen despite a disappointing 2023 season
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— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) August 12, 2024
Stroud, last year’s No. 2 overall pick and reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, will make his home debut after starting last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In two series, he was 2-of-4 for 41 yards and a touchdown.
Kickoff from NRG Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m.