Jones might have to start for Giants: Giants rookie MLB Greg Jones has now jumped from the third-team defense to a starting role in just a few days. MLB Phillip Dillard was cut on Saturday, which elevated Jones to the second-team defense, and now that MLB Jonathan Goff (knee) is likely done for the season, Jones will likely get the nod on Sunday against the Redskins. The Giants could also bring in a veteran linebacker while easing Jones into the starting lineup. (Updated 09/06/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
This is not how the Giants wanted to start Jones' career. They were hoping to ease him into life as an NFL linebacker, but now injuries have likely forced the rookie from Michigan State to play a bigger role. Jones was a standout linebacker in the Big Ten. If he ends up getting regular reps at MLB, then the chance for Jones to make a lot of plays is there. But leave him on waivers in IDP leagues until we see how this plays out. (Updated 09/06/2011).
