Giants Rumors: Daniel Jones' Contract May Come In at Less Than Reported $45M Per Year

Despite reports that New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones wants $45 million a year on his new contract, the four-year veteran will likely sign a cheaper deal, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

On The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, Rapoport said that based on conversations he has had, he doesn't expect Jones to net his desired figure.

Rapoport summed it up as the typical nature of free-agency negotiations.

"In negotiations, everyone asks for more, the team offers less and then you settle in the middle," he said. "So him asking for 45 [million] ... I would expect the number to come in at less than that regardless."

Giants general manager Joe Schoen said last month he wants both Jones and running back Saquon Barkley back with the team in 2023, though it would have to be for the right price.

Schoen decided to not pick up the fifth-year option on Jones' rookie contract last year and will have to pay a steeper price as a result. The 25-year-old signal-caller is coming off the best season of his career.

Jones threw for a career-high 3,205 yards and 15 touchdowns in his first year with coach Brian Daboll at the helm. He also showed off how good he is with his legs, rushing for 708 yards and seven touchdowns.

Those 708 yards are the most in a season by a Giants quarterback.

New York could place the franchise tag on Jones, which would cost the Giants $32.4 million in 2023. The organization could also place the non-exclusive tag on him, which would allow Jones to go elsewhere if another team is willing to give up two first-round picks to sign him.

Schoen has until the tag deadline on March 7 to make that decision.