After benching Daniel Jones, the New York Giants reportedly asked that he stay home and remain away from the team — a request he rejected.

After six seasons together, the Giants released Jones last week, following a 2-8 start to a season that no longer held any promise. Tommy DeVito was named the team's new starter, and Jones was relegated to end of the bench, even behind No. 2 quarterback Drew Lock.

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had good reason to request his release, and it had nothing to do with any sour grapes.