Giants' Jones: Goal to return vs. Jets but 'still working through' neck injury

Although Daniel Jones is hoping to return for his team's Week 8 matchup with the New York Jets, the New York Giants quarterback says he's still got progress to make with his neck injury.

“That's the goal," Jones said Tuesday on "Up & Adams." "Still working through it and gotta continue to improve, but yeah, the goal is to play on Sunday."

Jones has missed the last two games after suffering the neck ailment in Week 5.

The veteran signal-caller said he's able to do everything physically but is still awaiting to be cleared for contact.

"I'm feeling better," said Jones. "I'm able to do everything I need to do, from a running, throwing, lifting standpoint. It's mostly a contact thing, like I've said."

Tyrod Taylor has stepped up in Jones' absence, leading the Giants to victory over the Washington Commanders a week after almost knocking off the Buffalo Bills.

Taylor has completed 66.3% of his passes for 571 yards and two touchdowns against zero interceptions.

Prior to his injury, Jones - who signed a four-year, $160-million extension in March - struggled to continue his solid form from 2022 into this season.

The 26-year-old has averaged a career-low 176.8 passing yards per game while throwing for just two scores against six picks.

Despite Jones' regression and the offense's improvement under Taylor, Giants head coach Brian Daboll has insisted there'll be no quarterback controversy.