Jones got benched last season as well, before being released by the New York Giants, who drafted him in the first round in 2019. He spent the rest of 2024 with the Minnesota Vikings, finishing the season with a 63.3 completion percentage, 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions and a 2-8 record as a starter.

"I love Anthony," Franklin said, NFL.com's Kevin Patra shared. "Obviously, being in there with him in the trenches through the highs and lows of the season last year, it was tough, but [I'm] obviously supporting him and his growth."