A move that was likely to be made after the season happened earlier than expected. The New York Giants released veteran quarterback Daniel Jones at his request on Friday.

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant expressed his shock and disbelief on Twitter following the Giants’ release of Jones.

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“You can’t be serious… this is insane…,” Bryant tweeted.

Bryant’s comments could also point to the Giants’ choice to extend Jones in 2023, while All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley could leave after last season and sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, a decision that the former All-Pro wide receiver has previously criticized.

Jones, who was drafted sixth overall out of Duke by the Giants in 2019, had a tumultuous tenure with the team. Although he showed flashes of brilliance, his performances were often plagued by inconsistency and injuries.

During his six-year tenure with the Giants, Jones faced the Cowboys nine times and finished with a 1-8 record. He passed for 1,585 yards and recorded 4 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.

Jones’ only win against Dallas came on Jan. 3, 2021, when he led the Giants to a 23-19 victory that eliminated the Cowboys from the playoffs in a dismal season for the NFC East.

The Cowboys and Giants meet again in Week 13, on Thanksgiving Day, marking their second game of the season. In their first game of Week 4 at MetLife Stadium, Dallas emerged victorious by a score of 20-15.

Dallas dominates this rivalry and has won the last seven meetings with their NFC East opponent.

In any case, fans can look forward to a Turkey Day matchup between quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Tommy DeVito, who is now the starter for the remainder of the season in New York.

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