Last week, the New York Giants waived quarterback Daniel Jones after the former No. 6 overall pick requested his release following his benching in favor of Tommy DeVito. Jones -- who was benched in large part so the Giants could avoid paying out the injury guarantees in his contract next offseason -- cleared waivers on Monday and,

The Daniel Jones era is unofficially — and perhaps mercifully — finally over. The Giants made the expected move of benching the quarterback they once hoped would lead them into brighter days,

After splitting with the New York Giants following his benching, Daniel Jones is set to sign with the Minnesota Vikings as a backup quarterback.