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Danielle Jones He's no longer with the New York Giants, but that didn't stop him from getting into the Christmas spirit with his former teammates.
Jones, currently a member of the Minnesota Vikings' coaching staff, sent all of the offensive linemen who were on the Giants with him a limited-edition bottle of Clase Azul tequila for Christmas, according to ESPN's Jordan Ranan.
Jones (27 years old) sat on the bench after that Giants Bye Week then asked to be released so he could sign with a contender for the rest of the season.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones stands on the field before a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 1, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Jones was beloved by his Giants teammates in New York, many of whom took to social media to express their support for the former quarterback when he was released.
The Vikings signed Jones to their practice squad shortly after, giving Jones an opportunity to develop under coach Kevin O'Connell.
It's common for NFL quarterbacks to buy offensive linemen gifts for Christmas 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 the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jane J. Pushkar)
However, it is 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.
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones passes against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter on November 3, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Giants are 2-12, and with each loss, they get closer to claiming first place next year. NFL draftwhere they hope to select their next franchise quarterback.
Jones' Vikings are in much better shape. the Detroit Lions The Vikings are both 12-2 with an eye on not only winning the NFC North but securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
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