On Friday morning, the New York Giants announced they had released quarterback Daniel Jones. According to a statement, Jones requested his release from Giants President John Mara, and the two agreed that parting ways was the best move for both parties.
This decision follows the Giants’ move to demote Jones to fourth-string quarterback, opting to start Tommy DeVito instead. The demotion likely stemmed from the injury guarantees in Jones’ costly contract. Given the size of that contract, it’s expected that Jones will clear waivers. But where could he go next? Let’s explore some potential destinations.
Las Vegas Raiders
Despite their 2-8 record, the Raiders might be better than it suggests, with a rotating cast of quarterbacks, including Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew. After trading Davante Adams to the New York Jets, the Raiders’ season seems lost, but they now have an opportunity to experiment. Signing Jones would give them another quarterback to evaluate, potentially as a bridge to future top draft picks, like Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward in 2025.
Philadelphia Eagles
Imagine the irony: the Eagles could sign Jones to back up Jalen Hurts, just after the Giants let Saquon Barkley walk to their division rivals. Though Hurts’ backup is currently Kenny Pickett, the Eagles may decide that bringing in Jones, who could provide serviceable backup, is a clever move—especially considering the opportunity to sign another former Giant.
Dallas Cowboys
Here’s another twist: with Dak Prescott out for the season, signing Jones would be a hilarious and fitting move for the Cowboys. Jones could face his old team, the Giants, on Thanksgiving Day, delivering a potentially memorable moment. The Cowboys could save us from the usual holiday politics chatter by letting “Danny Dimes” take the field.
Tennessee Titans
The Titans are in a similar position as other struggling teams, with a disappointing season under new head coach Brian Callahan. Will Levis and Mason Rudolph are the current quarterbacks, neither of whom seems like a long-term solution. The Titans could use Jones as a temporary bridge quarterback until they have a better draft pick in 2026.
