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The New York Giants are in the market for a starting quarterback. After cutting ties with longtime starter Daniel Jones on Friday, the Giants began the process of homing in on their quarterback of the future. On Saturday, representatives of the team were in Miami taking in a college football game. The Giants attended the […]

The New York Giants made the move to release quarterback Daniel Jones, and in the days leading up, he recited a written speech, which was essentially a farewell and thank you to the organization, while owning up to his performance that was not up to standards. ESPN’s Elle Duncan got criticism for a segment she […]

When a quarterback compiles a 24-44-1 record and more than 70 turnovers in 70 regular season games, he does not usually get to map out his immediate future. Daniel Jones is not a typical signal-caller, though. He parlayed a promising campaign and superb playoff performance into a four-year, $160 million contract in 2023 (not all […]

The New York Giants officially finished off a swift roster decision involving two of their past top 10 selections. Saturday solidified quarterback Daniel Jones and his 2024 season fate. But that move also cleared the path for linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Giants made Jones’ departure official, waving their former QB1 before facing the Tampa Bay […]

The build-up to the fall of Daniel Jones was a lengthy one, as fans trudged through 10 weeks of uninspiring New York Giants football before head coach Brian Daboll finally made a quarterback switch. Once fan favorite Tommy DeVito was named the starter, the official conclusion of the Jones-Giants saga came shockingly quick. New York […]

The New York Giants are no longer in their Daniel Jones era. They released Jones after the quarterback they selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 Draft asked to be set free after six long seasons. Jones is now available to be picked up by any quarterback-needy team (after he clears waivers), so […]

With Daniel Jones expected to become a free agent in the coming days, many around the league expect the former first-round pick to find a new home before the end of 2024. Jones’ next chapter might begin sooner than later with a handful of teams, including the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, eyeing […]

The disastrous season for the Dallas Cowboys got worse when it was announced earlier in the month that quarterback Dak Prescott was undergoing season-ending surgery to repair his injured hamstring. So far, backup Cooper Rush has been unable to lead the Cowboys to a win since Prescott went down; Dallas is next-to-last in the NFC […]

Saquon Barkley is having a strong debut year with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, he spent his first six seasons building a foundation with the New York Giants. The Giants made a major roster move on Friday when the team released former starting quarterback and Barkley’s teammate Daniel Jones. Barkley shared his thoughts on the move […]

The New York Giants released quarterback Daniel Jones on Friday. Jones is already being linked to the Dallas Cowboys in rumors. However, are the Cowboys interested in Jones? “For those asking, I’m told the #Cowboys are not currently pursuing QB Daniel Jones, per source,” NFL insider Josina Anderson wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Cowboys head […]

The New York Jets have had an awful 2024 campaign. New York is 3-8 heading into Week 12 and their season feels like it is already over. That’s probably the case because the Jets have already fired Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas and are now just playing out the rest of the regular season. One […]

On Monday, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced that quarterback Daniel Jones was being demoted. Jones went from starting quarterback to a third-stringer who plays practice squad safety in one fell swoop. This is more than just a benching; it signals the end of an era for the Giants. Heading into New York’s […]

Immediately after Daniel Jones negotiated his release from the New York Giants, he became the top available quarterback in free agency. As one of the many teams potentially in need of his services, the Dallas Cowboys confused fans by listing the sixth-year veteran on their website despite no official announcement of signing him. However, just […]

The New York Giants released Daniel Jones this morning, which came as a shock to many. After signing a four-year, $160 million extension in 2022, he’s officially out of the Giants franchise, and their owner, John Mara shared a statement on the decision. “Daniel (Jones) came to see me this morning and asked if we […]

With the shocking news of the New York Giants releasing former first-round pick Daniel Jones on Friday, hot takes have flown in from all directions. None were more prominent than those given on ESPN’s ‘First Take,’ including Ryan Clark blaming the Giants for “mishandling” the situation. “The Giants mishandled this so bad,” Clark said. “The […]

The New York Giants are going through a major adjustment, inserting Tommy DeVito at quarterback. And Daniel Jones broke his silence recently about benching. But Jones no longer has to worry about being benched as the Giants released the veteran quarterback after turning to DeVito, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. Schefter […]

After his benching in favor of Tommy DeVito, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones played safety in practice, which is normal according to former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci. DiNucci took to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss the move. He quote-posted a post from Ari Meirov, who revealed Jones’ scout team role. He guaranteed that […]

Following the decision to bench quarterback Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito, New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was asked about the impact this move could have on his game, though the star rookie playmaker didn’t appear too worried about the quarterback change. He also made sure to note that Jones was still a quarterback […]

Following the New York Giants’ Week 10 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Germany, the team finally decided to bench quarterback Daniel Jones. The overseas defeat dropped the Giants to 2-8 on the season, which is the second worst record in the NFL behind the 2-9 Jacksonville Jaguars. Backup QB Tommy DeVito will start in […]

Recently, the New York Giants benched quarterback Daniel Jones in favor of backup Tommy DeVito in a decision that many have anticipated head coach Brian Daboll would make for weeks now. Jones has struggled mightily so far during the 2024-25 NFL season, and the Giants as a whole haven’t been much better, currently sitting at […]

A lot is going on in the New York Giants locker room right now that isn’t good. That’s what happens when you’re 2-8 and riding a five-game losing skid. Tempers get hot, frustrations boil over, and even in a professional setting like the NFL, sometimes things just start feeling weird. The Giants are a mess. […]

The New York Giants have benched Daniel Jones, finally ending the experiment begun when they took him with the No. 6 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. However, after his consistent subpar play that produced a 3-13 record in 16 starts, including a 2-8 showing this season, coach Brian Daboll demoted him to third-string quarterback […]

The New York Giants’ 2024 season has been a whirlwind, and at 2-8, the team is facing more changes, including at the most critical position: quarterback. Speaking about the recent shakeup, defensive standout Kayvon Thibodeaux didn’t sugarcoat his thoughts. “That’s the nature of the beast,” Thibodeaux said. “You know, when you’re 2-8 and things are […]

Recently, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll made a difficult decision by benching quarterback Daniel Jones in favor of backup Tommy DeVito, who briefly captured the nation’s imagination during his stint as the team’s starter last year. Jones has struggled mightily this year after coming off of a torn ACL a season ago, and […]

At least one player for the New York Giants didn’t take the benching of Daniel Jones very well. And an NFL insider said Jones is done in New York. And Adam Schefter piled on by breaking down how Tommy DeVito could continue to hurt the team’s future, according to The Adam Schefter Podcast. Schefter pointed […]

The New York Giants 2-8 record has been one that their fanbase would like to forget about. After the Giants benched Daniel Jones, it seems they’re waving the white flag, but some have proposed that Justin Fields replace Jones after this season. In light of the potential move, there are plenty of factors involved. For […]

The New York Giants are in the unenviable position where, in all likelihood, not a single one of the three quarterbacks that they have on their current roster will be their starting QB when the 2025 season begins. For as much excitement as there is for the return of Tommy DeVito, the Passing Paisano is […]

The New York Giants have benched Daniel Jones on Monday, officially ending their six-year experiment with the quarterback who’s produced a 3-13 record in his 16 starts, which included a 2-8 showing this season. After Jones’ demotion, the Giants promoted Tommy DeVito as their new starter, with Drew Lock as the backup and Jones as […]

While the NFL is a business, it’s also a business built on personal relationships. Whether it’s coaching trees, former rivals coming together in a new locker room or two players who came into the league together like Dexter Lawrence and Daniel Jones. With the New York Giants announcing they will be benching Jones, Lawrence spoke […]

If there was even a chance that Daniel Jones would ever take another snap with the New York Giants after being benched for Tommy DeVito ahead of Week 12, that thought might have just been put to bed. One day after head coach Brian Daboll announced that DeVito would take over at quarterback, the Giants […]

The New York Giants have benched Daniel Jones in favor of Tommy DeVito. Not only that, but Jones will be the third-string quarterback behind Drew Lock. With a potential out in the contract, it is likely that Jones will not be on the team next season. They can look in-house, sign a free agent, make […]

It’s been a long-time coming, but finally, the New York Giants have decided to move on from Daniel Jones. Although Jones remains on the roster — at least until next spring — he’s been demoted to third-string quarterback behind 2023 cult hero Tommy DeVito, and Drew Lock, who was expected to compete with Jones for […]

The New York Giants are having a busy Monday following their Week 11 bye. Head coach Brian Daboll has added to the hysteria of benching Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito. The Giants are close to being out of the playoff conversation at 2-8, and have made it clear that they’ve entered their experimental phase of […]

The New York Giants have been one of the biggest failures in the NFL this season, as they have crawled out to a 2-8 record through their first 10 games. A big reason for their woes has been the play of quarterback Daniel Jones, and after a season full of struggles, the Giants have made […]

General manager Joe Schoen has talked about the possible benching of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Head coach Brian Daboll made hints in that direction as well. But Dianna Russini said Jones’ starting job may be safe. Russini made the comments on The Dan LeBatard Show. “At this point from what I’ve been hearing […]

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons blasted Daniel Jones and the New York Giants after Saquon Barkley’s Thursday Night Football eruption. The Eagles running back continued his terrific first season in Philadelphia, rushing for 146 yards and two touchdowns. With this performance, Parsons joined the chorus of X users flaming the Giants for losing Barkley over the offseason. […]

The New York Giants teamed up with the Carolina Panthers to ruin football for Germany on Sunday. The two two-win teams faced off in Munich where the Panthers ultimately prevailed in overtime. The Giants lost their fifth straight game in Week 10 to fall to 2-8 on the season. The harrowing defeat opened the door […]

The New York Giants have struggled through the first part of the 2024 season. New York possesses a 2-8 record following their 20-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Sixth-year quarterback Daniel Jones has not made the improvement Giants fans and some staff members would have liked to see, and he could take a step back […]

The Daniel Jones era could be nearing the chapter that many New York Giants fans have been envisioning for some time now. Head coach Brian Daboll is leaving open the possibility of a quarterback change, which may mark the beginning of the end for the former top-10 draft pick’s tenure in the Meadowlands. When asked […]