In a decision that comes as no surprise, the New York Giants have officially decided to bench Daniel Jones following their bye week.
Following a disastrous 2-8 start to the season and a string of underwhelming performances, the Giants have officially benched their starting quarterback coming out of the bye week. The move signals a shift in priorities for Big Blue as they look toward the future and attempt to salvage what’s left of their season.
Jones, once viewed as the cornerstone of the franchise, has struggled mightily this year, throwing just eight touchdown passes against seven interceptions. His inability to protect the football and move the offense consistently has been a recurring issue throughout his tenure. With the team out of playoff contention and Jones carrying a $23 million injury guarantee for 2025, benching him was likely as much about protecting the Giants’ financial future as it was about his performance.
Daniel Jones' time with the NY Giants is over
This benching all but signals the end of Jones’ time as the Giants’ starter. Drafted sixth overall in 2019, Jones showed flashes of promise early in his career but never developed into the consistent playmaker New York hoped he would become.
His tenure has been marred by turnovers, injuries, and an inability to elevate the offense in crucial moments.
Sources: The #Giants are benching QB Daniel Jones, officially moving on from their starter.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 18, 2024
Out of the bye week, with the team 2-8, Jones now heads to the bench in what the team has said would be a football decision. pic.twitter.com/NaiVruk6sq
The Giants are now likely to explore their options at quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, where they are projected to have a top pick. With a loaded quarterback class featuring prospects like Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers, and Jalen Milroe, New York is in a prime position to reset at the position and begin a new chapter.
For Jones, this marks a disappointing end to what was once a promising start in New York. As the Giants move forward, the focus will be on evaluating DeVito and preparing for the offseason, where a full-scale rebuild seems inevitable.
Amid speculation that backup quarterback Drew Lock might take over as the starter, the Giants have instead decided to turn to their other backup, Tommy DeVito. DeVito became a fan favorite last season when, at 25 years old, he started six games, posted a 3-3 record, and threw for eight touchdowns with just three interceptions.
The benching may be the first step in what could be a transformative period for the Giants, but for their fans, it’s another painful reminder of a season gone wrong. The Daniel Jones era is over in NY.