For the second straight year, a New York Giants castoff is an MVP candidate

The New York Giants decided last season they didn't want quarterback Daniel Jones. He signed with Indianapolis and has the Colts 3-0 and primed for a deep run.

The New York Giants were heavily criticized when they moved on from star running back Saquon Barkley in the summer of 2024, especially when he went on to sign with the divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles. When quarterback Daniel Jones was cut later in the year, the decision was much more justifiable.

It was Jones, after all, who requested to be released after he was benched in favor of Tommy DeVito in November. And the Giants were happy to oblige after Jones posted a 3-13 record in 16 starts across 2023 and 2024.

All told, in his six seasons in New York, Jones had a winning record only once, ultimately going 24-44-1 after he was taken with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

But entering Week 4 of the 2025 season, it’s possible the Giants are regretting their decision.

As New York makes a desperate quarterback switch to revive its winless season, Jones is playing the best football of his career and is an early-season MVP candidate for the undefeated Indianapolis Colts.