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Daniel Jones is no longer with the New York Giants, but that didn’t stop him from living the Christmas spirit with his former teammates.
Jones, currently a member of the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, sent every offensive lineman who was on the Giants with him a limited-edition bottle of Clase Azul tequila for Christmas, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.
Jones, 27, was benched after the Giants’ bye week and then asked to be released so he could sign with a contender for the remainder of the season.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones is on the field before a game against the Arizona Cardinals on December 1, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Jones was beloved by his Giants teammates in New York, and many took to social media to express their support for their former quarterback when he was released.
The Vikings signed Jones to their practice squad shortly after, giving Jones a chance to develop under head coach Kevin O’Connell.
It is common for NFL quarterbacks to buy Christmas gifts for their offensive linemen as a thank you for blocking them.
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during the second half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
However, it’s not common for quarterbacks to buy gifts for their former teammates after joining a new team.
Since releasing Jones, the Giants have started Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock at quarterback.
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones passes against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter on Nov. 3, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Giants are 2-12 and, with each loss, are getting closer to landing the first overall pick in next year’s NFL Draft, where they hope to select their next franchise quarterback.
Jones’ Vikings are in much better shape. The Detroit Lions and Vikings are 12-2 with an eye toward not only winning the NFC North but also securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
