Daniel Jones clears waivers, hits open market for first time

In a first for his five-plus-year career, Daniel Jones is a free agent — though that status isn’t expected to hold for long.

Jones officially cleared waivers Monday afternoon following his Friday release from the New York Giants and is now eligible to sign with any team, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported, per sources.

Drafted sixth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Giants, Jones signed a lucrative extension prior to the 2023 season. Thus, he’d never previously hit the open market, but that officially changed Monday.

Jones wasn’t expected to be claimed, as any squad doing so would be on the hook for $11.83 million left on his contract this season and would also take on a $23 million injury guarantee.

Instead, Jones, who was benched last Tuesday and later asked for and was granted his release, is bound for an altogether fresh start with a new team and contract.