**Giants Release Daniel Jones, Potentially Saving $11.83 Million with Strategic Delay**

In a calculated move, the Giants have officially released quarterback Daniel Jones, completing the process on Saturday after initially announcing their intentions on Friday. This one-day delay, while seemingly minor, could save the team a substantial $11.83 million.

The financial maneuver hinges on the possibility of a contending team in urgent need of a quarterback due to an injury situation. If such a team places a waiver claim for Jones, they must be prepared to pay his salary and assume the $23 million injury guarantee for 2025. Should this occur, the Giants would be absolved of any further financial obligations to Jones.

While this scenario is not highly probable, it mirrors a situation from the previous season when the Vikings were forced to replace their starting quarterback Kirk Cousins after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon just before the trade deadline. The Vikings acted quickly to bring in Josh Dobbs as a replacement to maintain their competitive edge.

Jones, poised to become a free agent if he clears waivers, might attract a desperate team willing to take on his contract. Such a team could be enticed by the prospect of Jones performing better behind a more robust offensive line than he had in New York over recent years.