Ex-New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has weighed in on his former team cutting ties with quarterback Daniel Jones. The Giants on Friday granted Jones his release after the QB requested it from Giants president John Mara. With Jones joining Barkley on the list of recently departed Giants, the team has committed to moving toward a new era.

Giants co-owner John Mara released a statement on Friday saying the team is cutting QB Daniel Jones. Mara said the move was "best for him and for the team."

Daniel Jones offered a classy goodbye, and then the Giants offered a classy gesture in return. The Giants released Jones on Friday after a rocky six-year run as the team’s successor to Eli