The New York Giants are accommodating quarterback Daniel Jones' appeal to be released, the team announced Friday.
Jones met with Giants president and owner John Mara and engaged in multiple discussions with coach Brian Daboll on Friday morning. The two parties collectively concluded that it "would be optimal for him and for the team" to part ways, Mara stated.
Jones desired to participate, and this provides him an opportunity to secure a position with another team prior to the conclusion of the season.
"Daniel has served as an outstanding ambassador for our organization, displaying exceptional behavior in all aspects," Mara stated. "His management of this circumstance yesterday illustrates precisely that. " We are all disillusioned with the outcome.
The decision concludes Jones' six-season tenure with the Giants, primarily as the franchise quarterback. He held the position of number one. 6 selection in the 2019 NFL draft from Duke University. He concludes with a 22-44-1 record and 70 touchdown throws paired with 47 interceptions.
The Giants (2-8) sidelined Jones on Monday in exchange for Tommy DeVito. Jones stated on Thursday in his initial remarks following the benching that he expressed a desire to continue as the starting player. However, the team informed him that given their current record, they intended to implement a substitution at this juncture of the season, irrespective of his willingness to confront his $23 million injury assurance.
DeVito is slated to commence his first appearance of the season on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. An unsigned newcomer last season, DeVito achieved victory in three matches while starting in 2023, although he served as the third-string quarterback this year, backing up Jones and Drew Lock.
Jones will be subjected to waivers, although it is improbable that a team will assume the remaining four-year, $160 million deal he agreed to in March 2023. It would require a acquiring team approximately $12 million for the duration of the season.
However, Jones is expected to be contracted subsequent to successfully passing waivers. He stated on Thursday, during what essentially served as his farewell press briefing, that he was "eager for the upcoming prospect. "