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Daniel Jones may no longer be with the New York Giants, but that didn't stop him from getting into the Christmas spirit with his former teammates.
Jones, who is currently a member of the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad, reportedly sent all of the offensive linemen who were with him on the Giants a limited edition bottle of Clase Azul Tequila for Christmas. ESPN's Jordan Raanan.
Jones, 27, was benched after the Giants' bye week but 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 stands on the field before a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 1, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Crookhorn)
Jones is beloved by his New York Giants teammates, and when Jones was released, many took to social media to express support for the former quarterback.
Shortly after, the Vikings signed Jones to their practice squad, giving Jones a chance to develop under head coach Kevin O'Connell.
It's common for NFL quarterbacks to buy Christmas presents for offensive linemen to thank them for blocking.
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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/Jean J. Pasker)
However, it's not common for quarterbacks to buy gifts for 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 throws a pass during the third quarter against the Washington Commanders on November 3, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Giants are 2-12 with each loss moving them closer to the No. 1 overall pick in next year's NFL Draft, where they hope to select their next franchise quarterback.
The Vikings are doing much better under Jones. The Detroit Lions and Vikings are both 12-2 and looking to not only win the NFC North, but also secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
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