Two years ago, Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones led the New York Giants to the franchise's first playoff win since winning Super Bowl XLVI. Barkley is currently enjoying a standout season with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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.

The New York Giants released Daniel Jones, granting the quarterback's request following his recent benching, they announced Friday.

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.

Daniel Jones, the former New York Giants quarterback, has had a turbulent season that ended with his release from the team. The post Jerry Jones’ Stance Clear on Daniel Jones as Cowboys Lead Race to Sign Ex-Giants QB appeared first on EssentiallySports.