The Giants announced Friday that they will release quarterback Daniel Jones. The Giants waited until Saturday to cut him, however.

The one-day fee-free delay could save them $11.83 million.

If a contending team’s starting quarterback suffers a serious injury today, that team could decide to claim Jones on waivers. It all depends on whether this team is willing to overlook his replacement and pay Jones — and also take on the $23 million injury guarantee for 2025.

If that happens, the Giants wouldn’t owe Jones another penny.

The chances are slim, but look at last year. The Vikings lost quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​to a torn Achilles tendon two days before the trade deadline. They mobilized to find someone to increase their chances. Josh Dobbs came on as the backup.

With Jones set to become a free agent if/when he clears waivers, a team desperate enough might decide to pay money to get a quarterback who can step in immediately and perhaps make things happen with better offensive line than the one he’s been stuck with in New York in recent years.