Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him
The Daniel Jones era in New York is over
By AP News
Published - Nov 22, 2024, 01:16 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:14 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over.
The Giants quarterback was granted his release on Friday by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito.
“Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him," Giants president John Mara said in a statement. “We mutually agreed that would be best for him and for the team. Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way.”
Mara added he was “disappointed” at the quick dissolution of the team’s relationship with Jones, who signed a four-year $160 million contract in March 2023 after leading the Giants to a playoff berth.
