The New York Giants released Jones half of a season into his four-year, $160 million contract, of which $92 million was guaranteed. All that money in his pocket, plus a relatively lucrative rookie deal as the No. 6 overall pick in 2019 and the need to rebuild his value all lend to Jones coming in at a reasonable price.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold walks off the field after the January playoff loss to the Rams. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)