The New York Giants’ 2024 regular season got off to a rough start.
The Minnesota Vikings visited East Rutherford, New Jersey, for Week 1 and dominated the Giants.
After the 28-6 defeat, a group of fans decided to wait for quarterback Daniel Jones to exit the building.
Social media videos surfaced showing the fans appearing to call the Giants signal-caller “Danny Pennies,” which was a jab at his more favorable nickname “Danny Dimes.” While Jones seemed to shrug off the interaction by saying he’s “not easily offended,” one of his teammates offered a more pointed response.
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New York Giants guard Jermaine Eluemunor gives an interview after training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.Y., July 25, 2024. (Lucas Boland/USA Today Sports)
“Today didn’t go as expected I get it, but this is WACK AF,” Eluemunor replied to a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, of the fan’s exchange with Jones.
“As someone who’s dealt with and still fights depression and confidence issues, this needs to stop. It’s okay to be upset as a fan, but to come to the player entrance and act this way is inhumane. We will be better, this needs to be better also.”
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One fan could be heard telling Jones, “I need a million.”
Two-time Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence also weighed in on the fans shortly after the Week 1 loss.
New York Giants guard Jermaine Eluemunor (72) in action during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston Aug. 17, 2024. (Troy Taormina/USA Today Sports)
“I don’t respect it, honestly,” Lawrence told reporters via SNY TV.
Lawrence added that he did not understand what motivated the fans to react in the manner some did.
“I get it. They want to see their team win. It’s a rough patch, but it is what it is.”
Left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor during the first day of training camp for the 2024 New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., July 24, 2024. (Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network)
The Giants have mostly struggled since the franchise won its most recent Super Bowl title after the 2011 season. They have compiled a 76-118-1 record in the 11 seasons since the 2012 Super Bowl.
The franchise has also cycled through multiple head coaches over the years. Jones’ career record is well below .500 since he took over as the team’s starting quarterback in 2019.
The former Duke quarterback finished Sunday’s game with 186 passing yards and two interceptions.
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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
