Rookie Daniel Jones will replace Eli Manning as their beginning has been announced by the New York Giants.
Jones, drafted sixth overall at the 2019 draft, has been set to make his first start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Coach Pat Shurmur admits the tenth Super Bowl winner was not pleased, also broke the news veteran quarterback Manning on Tuesday morning.
“I told him that we are making a change and going with Daniel since the newcomer,” Shurmur said.
“Eli was clearly frustrated, as you’d anticipate, however he stated he would be what he has ever been, a good team-mate, and continue on to prepare to help this team win games. Daniel understands the challenge at hand, and he will be prepared to play on Sunday.”
Manning holds all the Giants’ career passing records.
“Finally, this is a move that I believed was best for this team right now,” Shurmur added.
“I have said it since I have here, I’m quite fond of Eli. His work ethic, his soccer intelligence, his preparation. Those characteristics are as good as I have ever seen in a participant. And Eli worked as hard as you could ask to prepare for this year.
“This move is more about Daniel moving forward than approximately Eli.”
The Giants are 0-2 with Manning as starting quarterback this season, with a passer rating of 78.7.

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