Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been cleared to return to lineup after missing 3 games

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been cleared to return to lineup after missing three games with a neck injury.

Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Jones was seen by a spine surgeon on Sunday before game against Jets and was cleared to have contact. coach expects Jones to practice fully on Wednesday.

Jones h been ruled out of Jets game on Friday so he was not eligible to play in 13-10 overtime loss.

Giants (2-6) could have used him since veteran backup Tyrod Taylor was forced to leave game midway through second quarter after hurting his ribs going to turf in front of Jets bench. Practice squ player Tommy DeVito finished up.

Taylor was held overnight in Hackensack Medical Center for observation. Daboll said Taylor was still sore on Monday and h not been released, noting injury was considered serious.

DeVito, who h been promoted to roster past three games, took over and Giants basically ran ball rest of game with Saquon Barkley carrying a career-high 36 times for 128 yards in a game dominated by defenses on a rainy day.

Giants finished with minus-9 yards net passing.

Jones, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract in March, was hurt in fourth quarter against Miami on Oct. 8 after he was hit on a blind-side sack. In recent weeks, he has been limited to throwing ball in practice and helping scout team go through preparations for upcoming opponent.

Jones has continually said he was feeling better, but final OK came Sunday. Daboll said test was conducted Sunday because that's when doctor was available to conduct it.