Quarterback Daniel Jones is being let go by the Giants, formally capping a dismal stint in New York that saw them make just one postseason appearance in six seasons.
According to the organization on Friday, the decision was made after Jones, who was demoted to the fourth string and officially benched this week, visited team authorities and requested the release.
“Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way,” Giants president John Mara said on X.
“The way things have turned out has disappointed us all. Daniel is well respected and greatly appreciated by us. We want the best for him in the future.
For the first time since his benching was revealed, the quarterback spoke to the media Thursday.
But this is football at the end of the day. We’re in a business where outcomes are expected, and we weren’t meeting those expectations,” Jones stated.
With Jones guiding the squad, the Giants, who are 2-8 this season and will probably select a new quarterback in the draft next year, went 24-45-1.
More Sports from NBC News
-
How a school known for basketball built the hottest team in college football
-
Formula 1 returns to Las Vegas as Max Verstappen looks to clinch championship
-
Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani win MLB MVP awards
-
Colorado star and Heisman Trophy favorite Travis Hunter says he will enter the NFL draft
Jones, a 2019 Duke University graduate drafted sixth overall, was probably being cut from the team over the offseason. Following his greatest season in 2022, when he guided the team to the playoffs, he got a four-year, $160 million contract deal.
However, he had a rough start to the season due to a neck ailment that kept him out several games. After Week 9, he tore his ACL in his right knee, ending his season. Since the organization would be able to free up up to $20 million for the salary cap of the next season, Jones, 27, was facing an offseason relocation.
Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!