NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Giants have released quarterback Daniel Jones, the NFL team said on Friday, after their fifth straight loss saw them slump to a 2-8 record. The Giants announced this week that they would bench the former first-round pick for backup Tommy DeVito, after their 20-17 loss in overtime to […]
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Giants have released quarterback Daniel Jones, the NFL team said on Friday, after their fifth straight loss saw them slump to a 2-8 record.
The Giants announced this week that they would bench the former first-round pick for backup Tommy DeVito, after their 20-17 loss in overtime to the Carolina Panthers earlier this month in Munich.
They are coming off a bye week and will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
“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,” Giants owner John Mara said in a statement.
“We are all disappointed in how things have worked out. We hold Daniel in high regard and have a great appreciation for him.”
Jones has struggled throughout the season with 2,070 passing yards, seven interceptions and just eight touchdowns.
He had openly speculated over his future, telling reporters on Thursday: “This season has been disappointing for all and of course I wish I could have done more.”
(Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Christian Radnedge)