The New York Giants have released quarterback Daniel Jones at his request. After discussions with team owner John Mara and head coach Brian Daboll, it was agreed that a separation was the best solution for both the player and the team.
Jones, who had already signaled that he wanted to continue playing, will have the opportunity to sign with another team before the current season ends. The 27-year-old, who joined the Giants with the sixth pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, ends his six-year tenure with a 22-44-1 record as a starter. Despite a few highlights, he was unable to meet the high expectations placed on him. This season he only scored eight touchdowns and seven interceptions and showed inconsistent performances overall, which brought the Giants little success.
After being benched in favor of Tommy DeVito on Monday, Jones initially expressed a desire to continue playing as a starter. However, the Giants decided to make a move given their disappointing 2-8 record and the financial risk if Jones were injured. The young DeVito will therefore play his first game as a starter this season on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jones will now go through the waiver process, but with nearly $12 million remaining on his contract, it is unlikely that a team will take him outright. Nevertheless, he should quickly find a new team after clearing the waivers. Jones expressed optimism in an emotional farewell press conference and is looking forward to his next opportunity in the NFL.
In a statement, Jones took responsibility for the Giants’ lack of success. He emphasized that he always did his best to help the team and regretted not having played more consistently. At the same time, he showed understanding for the Giants’ decision and expressed gratitude for his time in New York.
The separation also puts a significant strain on the Giants’ finances: the team will be burdened with over $22 million in dead money for next season. Still, John Mara expressed his appreciation for Jones and wished him all the best for the future. Coach Daboll also emphasized that the decision was not made lightly, but praised Jones’ professional handling of the situation.
With Jones’ time with the Giants coming to an end, the team is losing a player who led them to the playoffs in 2022 and was an important face of the franchise. Despite the disappointments of the current season, Jones remains a quarterback who is now hoping for a fresh start.
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