Dallas Cowboys legend reacts to New York Giants release of QB Daniel Jones

A move that was likely to be made after the season happened sooner than expected. New York Giants released veteran quarterback Daniel Jones on Friday at his request.

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant expressed shock and disbelief on Twitter after the Giants’ release of Jones.

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“You can’t be serious… this is crazy…” Bryant tweeted.

Bryant’s comments could also indicate the Giants’ choice to extend Jones through 2023 while allowing All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley to leave after last season and sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, a decision the former All-Pro wide receiver has previously criticized.

Drafted sixth overall by the Giants in 2019 out of Duke, Jones had a tumultuous tenure with the team. While he showed flashes of brilliance, inconsistency and injuries often plagued his performances.

During his six-year tenure with the Giants, Jones faced the Cowboys nine times and finished with a 1-8 record. He passed for 1,585 yards and recorded 4 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.

Jones’ lone win against Dallas came on January 3, 2021, when he led the Giants to a 23–19 victory that eliminated the Cowboys from the playoffs in a dismal season for the NFC East.

The Cowboys and Giants will meet again in Week 13 on Thanksgiving Day, marking their second game of the season. In their first game in Week 4 at MetLife Stadium, Dallas won by a score of 20-15.

Dallas has dominated this rivalry, winning the last seven meetings against their NFC East opponent.

At least fans can look forward to a Turkey Day matchup between quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Tommy DeVito, who is now the starter for the rest of the season in New York.

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