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Jones doesn't plan to opt out, but respects players who had to make tough decision

Daniel Jones during Giants training camp on Thursday. Credit: Matthew Swensen/Matthew Swensen

Daniel Jones didn’t give it a second thought.

With dozens of players deciding it’s not worth the risk of trying to get through the season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Giants’ quarterback is all in on 2020.

“No, I do not plan to opt out,” Jones told reporters Thursday during a Zoom chat in his first public media availability since the start of training camp.

But Jones does acknowledge — and respect — the decision by those who have chosen not to play this year.