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“The End Of An Awful Era”: New York Giants Fans React To Shocking Daniel Jones Release On Friday

The New York Giants have been in the headlines all week long. It all started on Monday when they benched Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito. Jones was demoted to third string during the week and then he barely took snaps in practice on Wednesday and was also the scout team safety in practice on Thursday.

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Nov 10, 2024; Munich, Germany; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is pressured by Carolina Panthers cornerback Dane Jackson (23) in the second half during the 2024 NFL Munich Game at Allianz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After practice, Daniel Jones thanked the Giants organization in a press conference. Drew Lock will be the backup for the remainder of the season and they also signed Tim Boyle to the practice squad earlier this week.

New York Giants Release Daniel Jones On Friday

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Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts as he leaves the field after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

On Friday, the Giants made a stunning decision and released Daniel Jones. It felt like this move came out of nowhere and many thought he would spend the rest of the 2024 season with the team. However, he asked for his release and the team granted his wish. Owner John Mara made a statement on Friday after Jones was released.

It didn’t work out for both parties and it will be interesting to see where he lands next. Daniel Jones was the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Duke.

Fans React To Release

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Nov 10, 2024; Munich, Germany; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) takes the snap from center John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61) in the first half during the 2024 NFL Munich Game at Allianz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

With Jones being released, it is time for the New York Giants to look forward. Tommy DeVito will play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend. The Giants are 2-8 and the Buccaneers are 4-6. It is very possible that New York loses the rest of the way and could very well draft either Shedeur Sanders from Colorado or Cam Ward from Miami as its next franchise quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Glenn Kaplan is a sports writer covering all things NFC East related and SEC related on Gridiron Heroics, mainly the New York Giants. He also writes for Wisconsin Sports Heroics.

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