Giants granting Daniel Jones’ request will cut QB

The New York Giants are granting quarterback Daniel Jones’ request to be released, the team announced Friday.

Giants president John Mara said the parties agreed 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 with how things have worked out.”

Jones would have to go through waivers, though it’s unlikely a team would pick up the remainder of the four-year, $160 million contract he signed in March 2023. The Giants would have been on the hook for $23 million, should Jones sustain a serious injury and be unable to pass a physical early next year. It was a risk the Giants were unwilling to take.

New York will receive more than $20 million in dead money with the move.

The Giants decided to bench Jones during their bye week. Jones addressed the decision Thursday, expressing regret for not producing enough wins while also saying he was still processing his future.

“There have been some great times, but of course we all wish there had been more of them,” Jones said in a statement. “I take full responsibility for my part in not bringing more victories. No one wanted to win more games more than me and I gave everything I had on the field and in my preparation. Of course this season has been disappointing for everyone and Of course I wish I could have done more. I am 100% responsible. I did not play well enough to help the team achieve results.

“The reality of the NFL is that it’s hard to win games. It takes consistent performance from everyone involved. We didn’t do well enough, so the idea of ​​changing something happens and I understand. I love the game, I love being a share I’m excited for the next opportunity, I know there’s a lot of good football ahead of me and I’m excited for that.

Tommy DeVito will make his first start of the season Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DeVito won three fights starting in 2023.

Jones had been the Giants’ starting quarterback for most of the past six years, leading New York to the playoffs and a wild-card win in 2022. But he had eight touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season for the 2-8 Giants and was 3-13 starting since signing his new contract.

“We hold Daniel in high esteem and have a great appreciation for him,” Mara said. “We wish him nothing but the best in the future.”

Information from ESPN’s Jordan Raanan was used in this report.