The New York Giants are releasing quarterback Daniel Jones days after announcing Tommy DeVito will take over as the starter, team president John Mara said. "Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him.

Giants owner John Mara shared his thoughts and honest reaction about quarterback Daniel Jones asking to be released.

Officially, Jones will go on waivers now that he has been released. But he has a $35.5 million salary this season. No team is going to claim even the prorated portion of that — about $13.8 million. So once Jones passes through waivers — and he will — he’ll be a free agent, able to sign anywhere.