WATCH | Daniel Jones Trending Toward a Return

No promises, but it's looking good for Daniel Jones' return from a two-week injury-related absence.

Patricia Traina | Dec 18, 2019

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Daniel Jones is getting closer.

During the part of practice open to the media, the rookie signal-caller, who missed two games with a high ankle sprain, looked to have more spring in his step as he went through warmups and individuals.

Jones also took some snaps during the individual period with starting center Jon Halapio. Last week, Eli Manning took those snaps with Halapio.

In other practice news, left tackle Nate Solder was excused from today's practice to be with his son, who is battling health issues. Safety Antoine Bethea was also excused from practice as his wife gave birth to a new baby.

Right guard Kevin Zeitler, who missed last week with an ankle injury, was out there moving around. If he can't go this week, Nick Gates will get the nod at right guard.

Lastly, the Giants filled their remaining roster spot by signing defensive back Rashaan Gaulden off their practice squad. He takes the spot that was created when the Giants waived/injured cornerback Janoris Jenkins last week.

Check back later for the team issued injury report.

Published Dec 18, 2019

PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for over 30 seasons for multiple media outlets, including Inside Football, Fan Sided, SB Nation, The Athletic, Forbes, and the Fan Nation Network (part of Sports Illustrated). In addition to being a credentialed member of the New York Giants press corps, Patricia has covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. Patricia’s late father was a long-time New York Giants season ticket holder who helped instill her love and appreciation of the game and the franchise at a very early age. She was able to parlay that knowledge of Giants franchise history into her first published work, The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants (Triumph Books, September 2020). She has enhanced her knowledge of the game by completing two semesters with the Scouting Academy and taking a course in NFL salary cap management. In addition to her work with Giants Country, Patricia is the host of the very successful LockedOn Giants podcast (also available on YouTube), featuring analysis, interviews, and Giants fan interaction. Patricia is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America and has participated in the mentoring of aspiring journalists. Patricia holds a Bachelor’s degree in English literature (with a minor in creative writing) and a Master’s degree in Corporate Communication. She is a certified resume development specialist (corporate, military transition, and federal) and interview coach who enjoys music and creating fan art featuring her favorite bands.