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    • Daniel Jones shares emotional farewell message to Giants fans: ‘I gave everything I had on the field and in my preparation’
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    Daniel Jones shares emotional farewell message to Giants fans: ‘I gave everything I had on the field and in my preparation’

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    Daniel Jones spent part of Thursday’s practice with the New York Giants working with the scout team, even lining up safely during a walkthrough. The sixth-year quarterback was benched this week by head coach Brian Daboll in favor of Tommy DeVito, and before taking questions from reporters, Jones read a prepared statement that sounded like a farewell to the organization.

    “The opportunity to play for the New York Giants was truly a dream come true and I am extremely grateful to the Mara and Tisch families for the opportunity to play here,” Jones said. “The Giants are truly a first-class organization and I have nothing but sincere respect and appreciation for the people who built it and helped continue that tradition. I have met so many special people and created relationships that will truly last. lifespan.

    “Thank you to all my teammates, coaches and staff who have done so much for me over the past six years. There have been some great times, but of course we all wish there had been more of them. I take full responsibility for my part by not getting more wins. No one wanted to win more games than me and I gave everything I had on the field and during my preparation.

    “Of course this season has been disappointing for everyone, and of course I wish I could have done more. I am 100 percent responsible for my part. I didn’t play well enough and consistently enough to help the team get the results. The reality of the NFL is that winning games is difficult and requires consistent performance from everyone involved. We haven’t done that well enough, so the idea of ​​making a change arises and I understand it.

    “I love the game. I love being part of a team. I’m excited for the next opportunity and know there’s a lot of good football ahead of me and I’m excited about that.”

    “To all the fans, I deeply respect and appreciate your passion and love for the Giants. The fans are a big part of what makes playing for the Giants special.”

    The Giants added quarterback Tim Boyle this week and it appears Jones has been bumped to fourth on the depth chart behind DeVito, Drew Lock and Boyle.

    Why Jones was on scout team duty has to do with his $23 million injury guarantee for 2025. If the Giants aren’t going to play him in the final seven games, there’s no need to take a risk and spend that money on the to hook. next season.

    Jones is currently in the second year of a four-year, $160 million contract extension he signed in March 2023. He has no guaranteed money after this season and the Giants would take on $22 million in dead cap space and $11 million in 2025. 2026 if he is cut after this season.

    In six seasons with Jones at quarterback, the Giants are 22-44-1 with one season with a winning record and one playoff appearance – both coming in 2022. He has 70 career touchdown passes and 47 interceptions, as well as 26 lost fumbles, and was also sacked 208 times in 70 games.

    Jones told reporters he was still processing the decision and is only focusing on this week and not whether he will remain with the team for the final seven weeks of the season.

    “For now, I’m doing my best to help Tommy prepare and help the team prepare,” Jones said. “That’s what I’m going to do now.”

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