Daniel Jones was thrilled to be back on the field Saturday for the New York Giants even if the results weren’t optimal.
Jones threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown in his first action since a season-ending knee injury last year, and the Houston Texans beat the Giants 28-10 in a preseason game.
“I feel good, physically,” he said. “The knee felt really good. I was excited to be out there.”
Jones tore the ACL in his right knee on Nov. 5 and had recovered for the start of training camp but was held out of New York’s preseason opener last week against Detroit. He played until halftime Saturday and was 11 of 18 for 138 yards.
His two interceptions were part of five turnovers the Giants committed Saturday.
“You don’t give yourself much of a chance when you turn the ball over,” coach Brian Daboll said. “It’s obviously something we need to improve on so that’s what…
