The New York Giants have "mutually agreed" to terminate the contract of quarterback Daniel Jones, less than two years after he signed a $160m extension with the NFL franchise. Jones, a first-round draft pick in 2019,

East Rutherford, N.J. — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release on Friday by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito.

The Giants are moving on from Daniel Jones, releasing the quarterback on Friday. Tommy DeVito had already been named the starter after New York benched Jones earlier in the week. Jones was given an incredibly long leash -- now 68 regular-season starts -- and the results have mostly been brutal.

After six inconsistent seasons, the No. 6 overall pick from the 2019 NFL draft no longer leads one of the league’s most high-profile franchises.

The Dallas Cowboys may need a short-term quarterback, which is why plenty were quick to suggest that they could be in the market for Daniel Jones. The team, however, is pushing back against that narrative.

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