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Barry Werner

Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones

A day after Daniel Jones took the high road in thanking the team and organization, the New York Giants returned by telling their former starting QB to hit the road, releaseing him.

A good spin was put on it but the Giants had run out of time and patience with their former first-round pick.

Jones was in his sixth year with New York. He was 24-44-1 as a starter.

He was benched this week in a move that would have enabled the Giants to save millions on his contract for next season.

Technically, Jones must clear waivers first and then will be a free agent.

Talk about a quirky Jones stat:

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