Daniel Jones released: Giants and veteran QB mutually agree to part ways after benching

Jones heads to waivers

The New York Giants benched quarterback Daniel Jones earlier this week, and he was expected to remain a backup until the team moved on from him this offseason. However, the Giants are parting ways with their former No. 6 overall pick immediately. "Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him. We mutually agreed that would be best for him and for the team.

On Friday, the Giants announced that Jones had asked for his release, and that the team would grant Jones his request. Jones will head to waivers, but it remains unlikely he will be claimed because of the four-year, $160 million contract he signed in March 2023.  Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way. His handling of this situation yesterday exemplifies just that. We are all disappointed in how things have worked out.

Giants president John Mara released a statement on his former quarterback: We hold Daniel in high regard and have a great appreciation for him. We wish him nothing but the best in the future."