Cowboys not interested in signing Daniel Jones
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Friday that the team isn't interested in adding quarterback Daniel Jones, who the New York Giants recently released.
"I think we're in good shape at our quarterback spot," Jones said, according to The Athletic's Jon Machota. "We think Cooper (Rush) gives us the best chance to win right now. And certainly, we still want to see some. We'll kind of see how the season goes here."
He added: "We still really want to see (Trey) Lance and like what he brings to the table. And then, of course, long term, we all know we made our commitment to Dak (Prescott)."
The Giants and Jones agreed to part ways Friday after the quarterback was benched earlier this week. The 27-year-old QB is subject to waivers but is expected to go unclaimed due to his contract situation, as he signed a four-year, $160-million extension with New York in 2023. Jones will be eligible to sign with any team Monday.
Jones helped the Giants make the playoffs during the 2022 campaign, but he struggled to meet expectations for the most part after New York drafted him sixth overall in 2019. He left N.Y. with 70 touchdown passes against 47 interceptions in 70 appearances while posting a 24-44-1 record as a starter.
The quarterback position has been a hot topic for the Cowboys, who saw Prescott sustain a season-ending hamstring injury Nov. 3. With Prescott sidelined, Dallas was outscored 68-16 in two games with Rush under center.
The Cowboys also roster Lance, who joined the club as part of a 2023 trade in exchange for a fourth-round pick. However, the 2021 No. 3 pick has attempted only six passes with Dallas.
Jones said Friday that his team doesn't regret acquiring Lance despite the QB's disappointing NFL career.
"We'd do that again. He's a top-tier pick. A guy we had at the top," Jones said of the Lance trade, according to Machota. "Dak was coming up for contract. We wanted to take a look at a good, young talent and didn't feel like we could get anything from a quality standpoint like we could get with Trey."
The executive added: "Obviously, that puts a little less need in terms of having to rush to do something with Trey. And, as a matter of fact, it makes it hard because Trey, I'm sure, is wanting to see what's out there now that we have committed to Dak long term. But I don't regret that at all."
Lance, 24, is expected to become a free agent in 2025.
The 3-7 Cowboys visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday.