The Giants are granting Daniel Jones’ request to be released, saying the sides mutually agreed that it « would be best for him and for the team » to move on.
The New York Giants are granting quarterback Daniel Jones’ request to be released, the team announced Friday.
Giants president John Mara said the sides mutually agreed that it « would be best for him and for the team » to move on.
« Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way », Mara said in a statement. « His handling of this situation yesterday exemplifies just that. We are all disappointed in how things have worked out. »
Jones would have to go through waivers, though it is unlikely a team would pick up the rest of the four-year, $160 million contract he signed in March 2023. The Giants would have been on the hook for $23 million if Jones were to sustain a serious injury and not be able to pass a physical early next year. It was a risk the Giants were not willing to take.
New York will take on more than $20 million in dead money with the move.
