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.

According to Spotrac, the Giants will take on $47.1 million in dead money this year and $22.2 million in 2025. By releasing Jones, the Giants free up $19.4 million in cap space next year as his cap hit will drop from $41.61 million to $22.21 million.