REPORT: Giants quarterback Daniel Jones shocked the new York Giants team with unexpected retirement.

The New York Giants were stunned on Wednesday when starting quarterback Daniel Jones, only 27 years old, announced his unexpected retirement from the NFL.

In a startling move that has sent shockwaves across the league, Jones justified his decision to retire, claiming a desire to focus on his personal life and health.

“I have decided to retire from the NFL,” Jones said in a statement. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have played this game that I love, but at this point in my life, I feel that it is the right decision for me.”

Jones’ retirement is a big blow to the Giants, who had recently signed the young quarterback to a massive contract extension worth more than $100 million. The team had high expectations for Jones, who had shown flashes of brilliance over his four-year career and was regarded as a potential franchise cornerstone.

However, in recent months, the burden of being New York’s starting quarterback was alleged to have taken its toll on Jones, who was suffering from anxiety and melancholy.

The Giants, who are now faced with the daunting task of finding a replacement for Jones, have expressed shock and disappointment over the young quarterback’s decision.

“We are certainly surprised and saddened by Daniel’s retirement,” said Giants head coach Brian Daboll in a statement. “He is a talented player and a good person, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

The team is now expected to turn to a combination of veteran backups and young prospects to fill the void left by Jones’ absence, though many fans and analysts believe that the team will struggle to replicate his production and leadership on the field.

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