The Washington Commanders will not miss Daniel Jones. On Friday, the New York Giants released Jones after six seasons with the team. It was an odd week that saw New York bench Jones, drop him to the scout team safety, promote Tommy DeVito — and not Drew Lock — and then allow Jones to say what looked like a goodbye and thank you to New York.
While the Commanders defeated the Giants in both meetings this season, Jones had two of his better performances against Washington. For his career against the Commanders, Jones completed 69% of his passes in nine career games against Washington, with 1,862 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. He’s also rushed for 410 yards and two touchdowns.
Jones has a 5-3-1 career record against the Commanders.
Needless to say, Washington fans have seen enough of “Danny Dimes.”
On Friday, X — formerly Twitter —reacted to the Giants releasing Jones.
Maybe it’s just because, as a Washington fan, I’ve seen all of his best games, but tbh I don’t really think Daniel Jones totally sucks ass. Very good physical tools, plus smart, plus tough. In a league where QBs now sometimes succeed after moving, I could see him starting again.
— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) November 22, 2024
He won’t be unemployed long. QBs are hard to come by. He’s got some skills. https://t.co/t25gwFbYQH
— Disco (@discoque90) November 22, 2024
Kinda feel the same. The Giants are a complete disaster. We’ve seen many “bad” QB’s change teams and revive themselves. Wouldn’t be surprised if Jones was one of those down the road.
— JStavish (@jcstavish) November 22, 2024
Interesting day.. on one hand, we have a network person mocking DJ’s written farewell, while the persons’ colleague attempts to provide cover by screaming about the teams ineptitude..
That part is fair game..
but it doesn’t cover it. mocking a 1st class person farewell letter.— Carl Banks (@CarlBanksGIII) November 22, 2024
Daniel Jones being released is not a surprise to anyone that has been paying attention, which is part of the problem.
When you ask a guy to play safety on scout team AND sign a new QB – the writing was on wall. DJ didn’t have to go to John Mara. It was happening. #NYG
— Chris Russell AKA the
! (@Russellmania621) November 22, 2024
As a Commanders fan given he’s owned them, oh God, no.
— Hoya Fan (@WeAreGeorgetown) November 22, 2024
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) November 22, 2024
Jesus Daniel Jones
— Rio Robinson (@Rio_Robinson91) November 22, 2024
If Daniel Jones goes to the Cowboys & beats up on the Commanders I’m going to riot
— CD (@CDfromVA) November 22, 2024
It’s late 2025…
The Giants are 8-0 with Cam Ward at QB… We are looking elite…I’m in a New York pizza shop as I’m in town to go see the Giants Vs Commanders…and the cashier (Devito) takes my order….but as I peak thru the back…the guy making the pizza..is Daniel Jones pic.twitter.com/mWhobe8a8V
— 𝘑𝘢𝘺𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘥𝘴
(@DimesJayy) November 10, 2024
The Washington Commanders should sign Daniel Jones after he clears waivers
Do it just so he doesn’t get to play against us anymore.
— Commander Ray #
(@Boss_Hogg_81) November 22, 2024
Daniel Jones should’ve thanked the Commanders in his press conference. They did more for him than the Giants.
— Tommy (@_TommyMcCoy) November 22, 2024
Aye s/o to Daniel Jones. Without the Redskins/ Commanders he’s a Starbucks employee. Nice lil symbiotic relationship we formed over the years.
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(@life_loves_J) November 22, 2024