It seemed like there had been questions surrounding Daniel Jones' future in New York ever since the drafted him. They finally emphatically answered those questions, shortly before the franchise tag deadline.The deal includes $82 million guaranteed and $35 million in incentives. Jones is the seventh-most expensive quarterback on a per-year basis ($40 million).Crucially, Jones' 2023 cap hit is just $19 million. That should allow the Giants to upgrade several spots -- especially wide receiver.Last year, Jones posted the league's lowest interception
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