The New York Giants benched Daniel Jones because of his lack of production, and he'll be a free agent Monday afternoon because of his contract. Jones can find a fresh start next week when -- or if -- he decides what team he wants to join for the remainder of the season on the veteran minimum contract.

After six years with the New York Giants, quarterback Daniel Jones finds himself free to join any team. The Giants cut Jones on Friday after a mostly unsatisfactory tenure for both parties. Jones has thrown eight touchdowns against seven interceptions in 2024, rendering the four-year, $160 million contract he signed in March 2023 an albatross.

Despite the surprise timing of his release, Daniel Jones and the New York Giants don't appear to have any animosity toward each other over how things