Saquon Barkley hopeful ex-teammate Daniel Jones can find success elsewhere: 'It didn't work for me over there'

Emmanuel Acho reacts to the New York Giants releasing QB Daniel Jones after six seasons.

Saquon Barkley is hopeful that former teammate Daniel Jones can find the same success he did with the Philadelphia Eagles. 

The New York Giants announced on Friday that they have agreed to cut Jones after the quarterback had requested the team release him just days after his being benched for third-string quarterback and fan favorite Tommy DeVito. 

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

"Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him. We mutually agreed that would be best for him and for the team," President John Mara said in a statement. 

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"Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way. His handling of this situation yesterday exemplifies just that. We are all disappointed in how things have worked out. We hold Daniel in high regard and have a great appreciation for him. We wish him nothing but the best in the future."

The move didn’t come as a surprise as Jones has continued to struggle since signing a four-year, $160 million contract in 2023. In six seasons with the team, Jones managed to lead the Giants to a singular playoff win. 

With Jones on the way out, former teammate Saquon Barkley was asked for his thoughts about the decision on Friday. 

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) drops back to pass behind running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium.  (Vincent Carchietta-USA