The New York Giants have made headlines by benching their quarterback Daniel Jones amid a season marred by poor performances and injuries. The team announced that backup quarterback Tommy DeVito will take over as the starter, signaling a significant shift for a franchise struggling to salvage its 2024 campaign. With a dismal 2-8 record and one of the lowest-scoring offenses in the league, the Giants appear to be preparing for major offseason changes.
Jones, drafted sixth overall in 2019, was once seen as the future of the franchise and signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension in 2023. However, his performance has failed to meet expectations. Over ten starts this season, he managed only eight touchdown passes while throwing seven interceptions. Additionally, Jones was sacked 17 times in his last five games, contributing to the team’s five-game losing streak. His benching comes as the Giants aim to avoid activating a $23 million injury guarantee in his contract, which would become fully guaranteed for 2025 if Jones cannot pass a physical during the offseason.
The decision to bench Jones and promote DeVito, coupled with keeping Drew Lock as the primary backup, underscores a desire to evaluate other options while minimizing financial risks. Jones’ future with the team appears uncertain, with reports suggesting a potential release during the offseason. If the Giants move forward with that decision, they could face a $22.2 million dead cap hit but would save $19.4 million in salary cap space.
DeVito, who performed solidly in limited action last season, will have an opportunity to showcase his abilities as the team prepares for a pivotal game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As the Giants eye a potential top-five pick in the upcoming draft, the benching of Jones has sparked widespread debate about his trajectory and the franchise’s next steps.
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