- Does Jared Goff contract put Hendon Hooker in play for New York Giants?
Let’s examine the possibility, and whether or not it is a good idea
The New York Giants appear to be set for the 2024 season at quarterback, with Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, and Tommy DeVito (as well as newly-signed Nathan Rourke).
But are the Giants done? Joe Schoen has shown a willingness to use every avenue at his disposal to improve the Giants roster, including trading draft assets. Could the Giants make an off-the-radar move for a quarterback?
The Detroit Lions just signed quarterback Jared Goff to a massive four-year, $212 million contract ($170 million guaranteed). The length of the contract seemingly ties the Lions to Goff until 2028, which is two years past the the contract of 2022 third-round pick, quarterback Hendon Hooker.
The Lions now have a lot of money tied up in Goff, as well as Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell. Moving Hooker could free up about $4.8 million in cap space over the next three years.
Not a ton, but not nothing, either. And it could also present an opportunity for a team like the Giants.
The Giants have considerable questions surrounding their quarterback position following a poor and injury-riddled year from Daniel Jones. Jones is penciled in as the Giants’ starting quarterback this year, but the door appears at least cracked to the possibility of a quarterback competition between Jones and Lock.
But what about life after 2024? Jones has the much-discussed out in his contract and Lock is only under contract for this year.
Could the Giants consider approaching the Lions about a trade for Hooker?
