The New York Giants have launched Daniel Jones, the staff’s former beginning quarterback, after he requested to be let go following his benching.
“Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him,” staff president John Mara stated in an announcement. “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,” the assertion went on to say. “His handling of this situation yesterday exemplifies just that. We are all disappointed in how things have worked out. We hold Daniel in high regard and have a great appreciation for him. We wish him nothing but the best in the future.”
Jones, talking to the press Thursday, stated he disagreed with the Giants’ choice to bench him earlier this week, which all however assured an finish to his five-plus-year tenure because the staff’s quarterback.
The 27-year-old Jones stated he gave the staff every part he had after being taken sixth total within the 2019 draft and he believes he nonetheless has a future within the NFL. He held himself accountable for the Giants making the playoffs as soon as in his tenure because the starter.
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“We had a really good talk, Daniel and I,” Giants head coach Brian Daboll stated Friday, as reported by NFL.com. “Got a lot of respect for him. Again, not the way we wanted it to turn out by any stretch, but he’s been nothing but a pro since I’ve been here with him. He’s a great young man.”
The Duke product took over early in his rookie season when then-coach Pat Shurmur benched two-time Tremendous Bowl MVP Eli Manning, who was close to the tip of his profession.
Coach Brian Daboll benched Jones on Monday after the Giants (2-8) returned to observe following a bye week and 20-17 additional time loss to Carolina in Germany.
Tommy DeVito will begin Sunday towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Daboll hoping he can spark the staff.
“Definitely not happy about it,” said Jones, who read a 90-second statement before taking questions from reporters. “Yeah, not what you want to hear. So, yeah, all those emotions you have. But at the end of the day, this is football. We’re in a business where your expected to get results and we weren’t doing it.”
Sporting his no-contact pink jersey with a light No. 8 on the Thursday media availability, Jones indicated the Giants provided him the chance to stroll away from the staff with seven video games left within the season.
Jones has two years left on a four-year, $160 million contract. Subsequent season features a $23 million assure that may kick in if he’s harm and isn’t prepared to begin the 2025 season.
Since being benched, Jones is barely getting any snaps, with most of them being taken by DeVito and backup Drew Lock.
“I acquired the harm assure,” Jones stated of his lack of labor.
Requested if he would have waived the assure, Jones stated basic supervisor Joe Schoen and his agent, Brian Murphy, mentioned the difficulty however that was it.
Jones spoke for nearly 11 minutes. He acquired emotional when instructed receiver Darius Slayton and defensive sort out Dexter Lawrence each referred to him as nonetheless one of the best quarterback on the staff. All three have been drafted in 2019.
Jones known as the Giants a first-class group, cherished the relationships he has and thanked his teammates, coaches and employees.
“There have been some great times. But of course, we all wish there had been more of those,” Jones stated. “I take full responsibility for my part in not bringing more wins. No one wanted to win more games worse than me. I gave everything I had on the field and in my preparation.”
Jones known as the 2024 season disappointing and took accountability.
“The idea to change something happens, and I understand. I love the game,” Jones stated. “I love being part of a team. I’m excited for the next opportunity. I know that there’s a lot of good football in front of me.”
