The Daniel Jones situation officially came to a head this week as the New York Giants elected to bench the former first-round pick in favor of third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito. The decision came after the Giants sunk to 2-8 on the year, and in light of Jones's contract, which is guaranteed for injury. By benching Jones (thereby ensuring his health) the franchise can cut ties cleanly this offseason and move on from the QB without taking a massive cap hit.
On Thursday, Jones got in front of media for the first time since getting benched. Speaking after practice, where he spent the day as a scout team safety, Jones read a very classy prepared statement acknowledging his role in the situation and his appreciation for the organization and the fanbase for his seasons spent with the franchise.
