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The 2-8 New York Giants have made the quarterback change that many expected. Head coach Brian Daboll announced earlier this week that Daniel Jones will no longer be the starter, with second-year quarterback Tommy DeVito taking the reins in this week's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . The decision to bench Jones was not surprising.
For both financial and performance-related reasons, it made sense to sit Jones. This move not only helps protect him from injury but likely signals the Giants' plan to coast through the rest of the season. With an eye toward the future, the team may opt to release or trade him and look for a new quarterback through the NFL Draft or free agency.
However, the decision to start DeVito raised some eyebrows. Many were especially surprised by the omission of Drew Lock , who has served as the second-string quarterback throughout the season. Just a week ago, the Giants' depth chart was: Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, and Tommy DeVito.
Fast forward one week later, and the chart has shifted to DeVito, Lock, newly signed Tim Boyle, and Jones now relegated to the fourth-string role. This reshuffling is a clear indication of where the Giants stand as they look ahead. On Wednesday, when asked about not being named the starter, Lock’s reaction to the news was telling and revealed much about his feelings on the change.
"That's a question that I might still have for myself. It was expressed to me that I was going to be QB2. Interesting situation.
." Lock said. Drew Lock is asked about not being named the starting quarterback after Daniel Jones was benched when he was told he'd be the backup: "That's a question that I might still have for myself.
It was expressed to me that I was going to be QB2. Interesting situation..
" pic.twitter.com/gFpj8SA0oc Drew Lock was drafted 42nd overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2019 NFL Draft after a standout collegiate career at the University of Missouri.
Despite several starting opportunities with the Broncos, Lock never seemed destined to be the franchise quarterback. In 2022, he was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Russell Wilson to Denver and joined the Seattle Seahawks , where he was set to compete with Geno Smith for the starting job. © Rich Barnes-Imagn Images However, Smith ultimately won the role.
Now with the New York Giants, many had expected Lock to step in as the starter for Daniel Jones, but for the time being, it will be Tommy DeVito who takes the reins, while Lock remains the backup. Related: Can Tommy DeVito Provide Giants With 'Spark?'.
