Daniel Jones briefly listed on Cowboys' roster; fans clamor for ex-Giant to sign with rival

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The end of an era in New York simultaneously looked like it was the start of another in Dallas.

The New York Giants released Daniel Jones Friday after six seasons. The quarterback had requested his release after being demoted to fourth string.

It's a sour end for the sixth overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, who made the playoffs just once in his Giants tenure.

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is chased out of the pocket by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Aldon Smith (58) Oct. 11, 2020, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

With Dak Prescott out for the season, the Dallas Cowboys have been starting Cooper Rush, leaving fans begging for Dallas to sign the new free agent.

And fans briefly thought they had their wish.

For a few moments after Jones was released, he oddly had his own player profile page included on the Dallas Cowboys' roster on the team's official website.

Perhaps it was a bug because the issue was resolved quickly. But the Cowboys have not responded to a request for comment about why it happened in the first place.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) calls out at the line of scrimmage during a game against the Indianapolis Colts Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.  (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Nonetheless, many still want to see the Cowboys do the unthinkable, especially considering the two NFC East rivals play on Thanksgiving.

"Jerry Jones could do the funniest thing ever and save Thanksgiving Football," Barstool's "Big Cat" wrote on X. 

"I don't ask for much, universe. But this one is a big one. Cowboys QB