Remember, just a few days ago, an anonymous Giants player said, ‘They did it because of money,’ about Daniel Jones being benched. Honestly, the Giants’ management feels all over the place this year. Or maybe, like that player hinted, they’re just making money moves.

Either way, the team has been a disaster this season with a 2-8 record. No kidding, they should be thanking the Seahawks and Browns for helping them scrape together a couple of wins. Not long ago, fans and the Giants squad were still processing the management’s decision to bench Daniel Jones.

Rumors had it that the Giants might demote him to QB4. But before anyone could fully process that blow, the Giants have released their six-year quarterback. Last year, Jones signed a massive $160 million deal with the Giants, so this must be a tough hit for him. Owner John Mara released an official statement, saying it was a mutual decision made for the good of both Jones and the Giants. The announcement has shaken the NFL world.

The official statement by Giants owner John Mara, says that Daniel Jones personally asked to be released. But here’s the thing, the inside scoop says something different. Rumor has it the Giants are planning to draft a new QB in 2025. With Daniel’s release, they will save $19.4 million in cap space, which raises some eyebrows. It feels like they might’ve done him dirty.

Whether it was truly a mutual decision is something only Jones can say. But one thing’s for sure, it’s got fans debating like crazy.

Fans defend Daniel Jones amid debates on his release

“Say what you want, but this is the saddest day in Giants history. In my opinion, worse than when Manning retired. He poured his soul into this franchise, and we threw him to the curb. Shame on you John Mara. Thank you 8. (heart emoji)”, wrote a user on X. Many agree to this sentiment and feel it’s unfair to fire the QB given the team’s overall lack of performance. Giants fans are understandably divided over Jones’ firing.

While some are bashing the management and John Mara left and right, at the same time others are calling the decision ‘the end of the Giants’ biggest mistake.‘ “He should be kicked out of the NFL for being a quitter. Better yet, send him to Cleveland”, wrote a user on X. This reaction is somewhat justified, given the fact that Jones has been struggling with his performance for the past two years. Last year, he suffered injuries that sidelined him for the season, and this year, it’s the constant losses. The QB barely managed to throw 8 touchdowns and racked up 2,070 yards in 10 games.

The money aspect has got fans talking too. 

“If he asks for a release does he still get all of the money??”, commented a user on X. Right now, it looks like someone had to take the fall for the losses, and the management pinned it on the QB. Honestly, the Giants have been struggling for a couple of years now. “Hopefully he ends up in a good situation because the past few years the Giants have been a joke on multiple levels. Jones was never the problem,” wrote another fan.

Moving on, Daniel Jones is now a free agent, meaning any team can claim him. Netizens jumped in to joke about the situation on X.

“Cowboys should sign him and start him against the Giants on Thanksgiving. Cinema,” suggested a user. Just another day when you realize that social media can be brutal at times.

Anyway, now that Jones is a free agent, it’ll be interesting to see who the

Giants will pick as their starting QB for next season. For now, they’re moving forward with Tommy DeVito. But who’ll they go with in the long run? And what’s next for Daniel Jones? Looks like we’ll have to wait a bit to find out the answers to these questions.