One Dallas writer thinks Giants top the list of likely destinations if Prescott leaves Dallas
Right now, it’s anybody’s guess who the quarterback of the New York Giants will be in 2025. FOX Sports Dallas Cowboys insider David Helman thinks it could be Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott, who can be a free agent at the end of the 2024 season.
The Giants top this list for multiple reasons. They are a logical landing spot — but also a fun storyline. Prescott’s no-tag clause means he can do as he pleases if he hits the open market, including signing with a division rival that’s desperate for good quarterback play.
Yes, Daniel Jones is still in New York, with young journeyman Drew Lock as an option behind him. But it sure seems like the Giants are setting themselves up for a transition after this season. Lock is on a one-year deal, and the guarantees run out on Jones’ $160 million extension after this season.
If Jones doesn’t improve by a significant margin, the Giants could release him in 2025 and save $19 million toward the salary cap. That, combined with a handful of contract restructures, would give them all the money needed to pursue Prescott. We’ve seen them do it as recently as this spring, when they inked Brian Burns to a $141 million extension after trading to acquire him from Carolina.
Fortunately for Prescott, the situation in North Jersey might look a heck of a lot better in 2025 than it has in recent years. The Giants spent this spring adding reinforcements to their offensive line, and No. 6 overall draft pick Malik Nabers gives them a true No. 1 receiver for the first time since Odell Beckham Jr. left town. Signing Prescott and solving the quarterback issue in March would allow general manager Joe Schoen to focus on drafting even more weapons next April.
The Giants should have a healthy appreciation for Prescott’s ability. After all, they haven’t beaten him since his rookie season, posting a dismal 2-12 record against the Cowboys with him in the lineup.
It’s strange to think about Prescott wearing blue and red, but there are about a half-dozen reasons why it wouldn’t be surprising.
Personally, I have a hard time wrapping my head around that one. Perhaps partially because of the Dallas thing. Perhaps partially because it feels like — without having done an in-depth study — signings like that don’t give the desired result often enough.
How would you feel about this, Giants fans?
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