Giants Dubbed Top Landing Spot for $160 Million Rival QB to Replace Daniel Jones

The New York Giants face serious questions around quarterback Daniel Jones as he enters his sixth year with the franchise, and the team may be able to get its hands on a rival upgrade sooner than later.

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are less than three days away from their season opener against the Cleveland Browns and have yet to reach a contract extension.

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported on Thursday, September 5, that a source close to the situation told him Prescott is now likely to hit free agency following the 2024 campaign, which will allow teams from all corners of the NFL to make a run at the three-time Pro Bowl QB who finished second in MVP voting last season.

Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report compiled a list of the top eight landing spots for Prescott on Thursday, naming the Giants as the No. 4 candidate.

In six 2023 starts, Jones went 1-5 , threw two touchdowns with six interceptions and posted a 70.5 quarterback rating. Barring a significant turnaround in 2024, the Giants will be eager to move on from Jones — they can save $30.5 million in 2025 cap space by releasing him with a post-June 1 designation.

2025 draft-eligible quarterbacks like Carson Beck, Quinn Ewers and Shedeur Sanders are intriguing but aren't considered "can't-miss" prospects. Prescott is a proven NFL commodity. Plus, stealing Prescott away from a hated division rival would be a coup for the Giants.

The Giants are currently on course to have $44.2 million in available salary cap space heading into next year, which would position them to pay Prescott in the type of manner he will be seeking.

Prescott is entering the final year of a four-year, $160 million deal in 2024 and is projected to command $55.1 million annually on a new four-year contract in 2025, which would make him the highest-paid player in league history.