Saquon Barkley hoping former teammate Daniel Jones can find success elsewhere: ‘It didn’t work for me there’

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

I New York Giants announced Friday that they had agreed to cut Jones after the quarterback requested his release days after the benching of third-string quarterback and fan favorite Tommy DeVito.

“Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would let him go. We agreed that it would be better for him and the team,” said President John Mara in a statement.

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“Daniel was a great representative of our organization, first class in every way. The way he handled the situation yesterday proves that. We are all disappointed in the way things turned out. We respect Daniel very much and thank him very much. We wish him 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 through 2023. In six seasons with the team, Jones was able to lead the Giants to a singles victory.

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

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

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“I won’t talk too much about that, I have been in contact with him. Our friendship has always been close throughout this process of my being here. It worries me to see how everything is going for him over there.”

“I’ve got nothing but good things to say about him. I don’t think you’re going to really find a lot of bad things to say about him. But it’s the NFL. Hopefully, wherever he ends up next, he’ll find a guy to come in and work.”

Barkley signed a three-year contract with him in the Eagle during the season after his tenure in New York began to sour as he tried to negotiate a long-term deal.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with running back Saquon Barkley (26) after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth quarter at TIAA Bank Field. (Douglas DeFelice-USA Today Sports)

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The star running back, who has already surpassed 1,000 rushing yards and has 10 touchdowns this season, believes Jones can find similar success elsewhere.

“It didn’t work out for me over there, and I’m doing well over here. And hopefully he can get the same kind of fresh start and success.”

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