Tag: Tommy DeVito

Drew Lock, if healthy, will start at QB for Giants against the Ravens

The New York Giants are now on their third choice at quarterback, with Drew Lock deemed the starter

The New York Giants are now on their third choice at quarterback, with Drew Lock deemed the starter.

But Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr and company need to prepare with a major caveat—Lock’s status is in doubt for this game.

New York Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll told his local media on Monday that Lock is dealing with some soreness, bumps, and bruises right now. Daboll revealed that Lock will undergo an MRI (although he didn’t specify which body part will be scanned) to assess whether or not any structural damage occurred.

When the Giants gave up on Daniel Jones, the quarterback they once believed to be the future of the franchise, Lock was number 2 on the depth chart.

However, Daboll initially gave the gig to the #3, Tommy Devito. The New Jersey native and Syracuse alum (who played his final season of college football at Illinois) is a major fan favorite, so his re-ascension into the starting role seemed more like a marketing decision than a football one.

However, neither signal-caller has even been effective, let alone productive. It’s easy to see why the Ravens are such heavy favorites on Sunday. The 2-11 Giants are in an utterly miserable state right now.

They’re exactly who you want to face when you need a win.

Whether it’s Lock or Devito taking the snaps, the Ravens must feel good about their next game.

 

Giants make Drew Lock decision — with a caveat

The Giants will start quarterback Drew Lock — “health permitting” — against the Ravens this week.

Story update: Drew Lock is in a walking boot with a heel injury and he is not expected to start on Sunday. See our original post below.

Drew Lock is 0-2 as a starter this season, but the New York Giants are sticking with him this week — with a caveat.

Giants coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Lock will start against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15 “health permitting.” Lock is undergoing an MRI for a “couple of things,” according to Daboll (via Giants Wire).

After parting ways with Daniel Jones last month, New York initially turned the offense over to Tommy DeVito, who jumped Lock on the depth chart. DeVito then suffered a forearm injury and the Giants turned to Lock.

Over the last two games, Lock went 42-of-81 passing for 405 yards with no touchdowns, two interceptions and eight sacks. He has also rushed nine times for 116 yards with one touchdown run and one lost fumble.

Lock, 28, was picked by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Missouri. He went 8-13 as a starter in Denver before being traded to the Seattle Seahawks as part of the Russell Wilson trade in 2022. He went 1-1 filling in for an injured Geno Smith in Seattle before landing in New York, initially as a backup behind Jones.

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Giants injury report: Jermaine Eluemunor, Evan Neal return to practice

New York Giants OL Jermaine Eluemunor and OL Evan Neal returned to practice on Thursday, while QB Tommy DeVito took a step toward suiting up.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including quarterback Tommy DeVito, who now appears in line to suit up on Sunday.

“(He looked) better than he’s been, so he will be the No. 2,” Daboll said.

Daboll also offered a positive update on offensive tackles Jermaine Eluemunor and Evan Neal, revealing their return to practice.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: CB Deonte Banks (rib), LB Bobby Okereke (back), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck)

Limited participant: OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Evan Neal (hip), DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), S Dane Belton (hip), WR Malik Nabers (groin), S Tyler Nubin (knee)

Full participant: QB Tommy DeVito (forearm), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

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‘High emotion’ Drew Lock ready to energize Giants’ offense

New York Giants QB Drew Lock says he’s a “high emotion” player who is prepared to energize the team’s struggling offense.

For the second consecutive season, the New York Giants have started three different players at quarterback.

The season began with Daniel Jones starting the first 10 games and compiling a record of 2-8 before he and the team parted ways. The Giants then decided to elevate emergency quarterback Tommy DeVito into the starting role over primary backup Drew Lock.

DeVito did not provide the “spark” that head coach Brian Daboll had hoped as the Giants were walloped, 30-7, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A forearm injury kept DeVito from starting against Dallas on Thanksgiving, leading Daboll to turn to Lock.

Lock, a 2019 second-round pick of the Denver Broncos who was traded to Seattle in the Russell Wilson deal, had 23 NFL starts under his belt when the Giants inked him to a one-year, $5 million free agent deal this March to back up Jones.

In Dallas, Lock was under severe pressure and was sacked six times. He actually had a better game running the ball than passing it, but his two turnovers — a pick-6 and a fumble that led to another Cowboys touchdown — cost the Giants a chance at a victory.

“I’d say Drew did some good stuff in Dallas,” Daboll said. “He also did some things that he can improve on. I want to give him a full week of preparation, practice, to let him go out there and play this week.”

DeVito is still not 100 percent and is not ready to play as per Daboll. Lock will get the call this week at home against New Orleans.

The former Missouri star has been lying in wait for a chance with the Giants here. He knew Jones had a history of injuries and that he could possibly get to show his wares this season.

“It’s professional football. You expect roller coasters here and there,” Lock told reporters on Wednesday. “But, just excited to be able to go out and play one more time and get to practice with these guys, let them feel my energy a little bit and show them what I’m all about during the week and then go out there and try to get done on Sunday.”

What energy he might be bringing to the NFL’s lowest-scoring offense remains to be seen.

“I think there’s a balance of being a high-emotion guy, but also being loose as well. Not showing any tension in the huddle,” Lock said. “Not showing any signs of defeat, any signs of, ‘Alright, we got to go down there and get this.’ Leaving tension out of it but being intentional, I guess.

“That’s kind of who I am. I’m a loose guy, but at the same time, I can turn it on and be fiery when I need to and I think the guys feel that. Getting out there in a game setting, lights on, it’s fun. I get to bring out a little different tenacity out of myself, because I am a loose, smile all the time, have fun but I can make it very serious when it needs to be.”

The Giants could use a “high-emotion” guy right now as they attempt to break a seven-game losing streak. Maybe Lock is that guy.

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Giants injury report: Dyontae Johnson designated to return from IR

The New York Giants have activated linebacker Dyontae Johnson to return from IR on a day with a very lengthy injury report.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Among Daboll’s reveals was that quarterback Tommy DeVito is still dealing with a forearm injury, which means Drew Lock will start on Sunday. The coach would not commit to DeVito being active as a backup.

The Giants also designated linebacker Dyontae Johnson to return from injured reserve (IR). His 21-day window officially opened on Wednesday as he returned to practice.

Daboll also shared ominous news on a multitude of other players, including offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, saying they all have a chance to play against the Saints but should be considered “week to week,” which effectively encompasses the remainder of the season.

“I’d say week-to-week,” Daboll said of the injured players. “I think they all have a chance, but I think it’s too early to tell how optimistic I am with it.”

If Eluemunor and right tackle Evan Neal can’t play on Sunday, Chris Hubbard and Joshua Ezeudu will start.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: CB Deonte Banks (rib), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Evan Neal (hip), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (forearm), DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

Full participant: None

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Giants coach Brian Daboll announces starting QB for Week 14 vs. Saints

Giants coach Brian Daboll announced his starting QB for Week 14 vs. Saints. Ironically, they already cut the only QB on the roster with a win against New Orleans:

There it is. New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced Drew Lock, not Tommy DeVito, will be his starting quarterback for Week 14’s home game with the New Orleans Saints. DeVito has been dealing with a forearm injury and the Giants clearly feel a healthy Lock gives them a better chance to win.

But Lock won’t be the only backup starting for Big Blue. Daboll added that the starting offensive tackles will likely be Josh Ezeudu and Chris Hubbard due to injuries. That’s a favorable matchup for the New Orleans defensive line.

Ironically, the Giants already cut the only QB on the roster with a win against the Saints: Daniel Jones, who led a fourth-quarter comeback to force overtime against them back in 2021. DeVito is 0-1 against New Orleans, but this will be Lock’s first start against the Black and Gold. Let’s see what he’s made of.

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Giants will start QB Drew Lock in Week 14 vs. Saints

The New York Giants will start QB Drew Lock over the injured Tommy DeVito in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium.

Drew Lock will be under center for the New York Giants when they host the New Orleans Saints this Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Head coach Brian Daboll made the announcement during his press conference on Wednesday. He said Lock would take all of the first team snaps in preparation for Sunday.

Tommy DeVito, who started two weeks ago against Tampa Bay, missed last week’s game with a forearm injury. Daboll said he would be either the team’s second or third quarterback this week depending on his health.

Lock started on Thanksgiving Day in Dallas, completing 21 of 32 passes for 178 yards with no touchdowns and an interception which was returned for a touchdown. He also lost a fumble, which led to another touchdown.

Lock rushed four times for 57 yards and a score and was sacked six times in the game.

DeVito had a similar outing in the Giants’ 30-7 loss in Week 12 at home against the Buccaneers, throwing for 189 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers for an 83.9 QB rating. He rushed for 32 yards on seven attempts and was sacked four times.

With offensive tackles Jermaine Eluemunor and Evan Neal also injured, Lock may have to play behind a line that bookends Chris Hubbard and Joshua Ezeudu.

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New Orleans Saints still don’t know which QB they are facing vs. Giants

The New Orleans Saints are still awaiting clarity on which New York Giants quarterback will take the field this weekend — Drew Lock or Tommy DeVito:

The New Orleans Saints are still awaiting the New York Giants decision on which quarterback they will be playing during their Week 14 matchup.

It felt like a longtime coming, but the Giants finally moved on from Daniel Jones a couple of weeks ago. Since then, both Drew Lock and Tommy Devito got their chances to start games. The results were eerily similar as New York also lost both games. Lock mostly got the start due to DeVito dealing with a forearm injury. Neither quarterback should scare this Saints defense, but knowing who they are facing would certainly help a game plan.

If DeVito is healthy, he will probably get the nod. Still, both quarterbacks have their positives and negatives. Lock started last week and completed 66% of his passes this season for 178 yards and one interception. He also picked up 57 yards and a touchdown on four rushes. The former second-round pick is the much more experienced option, but has a clear ceiling on what the Giants are willing to do with him under center. They don’t dial up much deep for him, at least to much success.

DeVito’s one game this season was pretty much the same. He completed 68% of his passes for 189 yards, picking up 32 yards on the ground from seven carries. The Syracuse product is clearly the fan-favorite, and could bring a little more excitement to a home game, but also doesn’t have the same juice that he had when he took over last season.

New Orleans might prefer they start DeVito, as they were able to handle him last year in a 24-6 win.

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Giants’ Brian Daboll noncommittal on starting QB in Week 14

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has not yet decided who will start at quarterback, Drew Lock or Tommy DeVito, in Week 14.

This New York Giants season has had a little bit of everything, so why not a quarterback controversy?

On Friday, head coach Brian Daboll said no decision has been made on who will start at quarterback, Tommy DeVito or Drew Lock, in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints.

“We just got done watching this tape,” Daboll said. “We’ll see where we’re at. We’ll see where Tommy’s at. We’ll see where Drew’s at. We’ll make that decision today.”

DeVito was elevated to the starting role over Daniel Jones two weeks ago against Tampa Bay after the team decided that they were going to sit Jones for the remainder of the year. DJ was cut last Friday upon his request.

DeVito completed 21 of 31 passes for 189 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in the Giants’ 30-7 loss to the Bucs. He rushed seven times for 32 yards and was sacked four times in the game.

Lock drew the start on Thanksgiving in Dallas after DeVito was ruled out with a forearm injury. He completed 21 of 32 passes for 178 yards with no touchdowns and ran four times for 57 yards, including an eight-yard touchdown.

Lock also had a sloppy side to his performance, throwing a pick-6 and losing a fumble that set up another Cowboys touchdown.

“We’ll evaluate the two games that both of those guys played,” added Daboll.

“I thought Drew did some good things yesterday. We got to, obviously, clean up the turnovers. Turnovers, the ones that were seven points to the defense, and then back up when we get some points. We got to make sure we’re taking care of the ball. Give our guys a chance down the field to make some plays.”

The Giants just can’t seem to put any kind of momentum together this season. Now they can’t figure out who will be their quarterback for their next game. What’s next?

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Report: Cowboys expected to face Drew Lock; Giants QB Tommy DeVito ‘unlikely to play’ Thursday

From @ToddBrock24f7: The Cowboys are expected to face Drew Lock for the first time on Thanksgiving, with current starter Tommy DeVito nursing a forearm injury.

The Cowboys defense can’t be sure exactly what will be on the menu when they host Thanksgiving this year, so they’re coming hungry for whatever is offered up when their visitors from New York arrive.

The 2-9 Giants are undergoing a total revamp at quarterback. Daniel Jones, who started the 2024 season as Big Blue’s $160 million man lasted just ten games this season before getting benched, demoted to fourth string, and finally waived, all within a five-day span last week.

The team turned to Tommy DeVito, the second-year backup who came on in relief of Jones for six starts last year, but there’s no guarantee he plays Thursday. In fact, reports late Wednesday call him “unlikely to play. He did not travel to Dallas with the team but is expected to catch a later flight.

DeVito had been added to the Giants’ injury report with a forearm injury of unknown severity. The team had just a walkthrough Tuesday, but DeVito was officially listed as limited.

“I wouldn’t say it’s timing or a lot of depth to it or velocity to it, but he was throwing in the walkthrough,” Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday of DeVito’s throwing arm. “He’s going to test it out here today in practice in another walkthrough. So, I’m hopeful, but it’s not 100 percent.”

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DeVito reported that he wasn’t even sure of when the injury occurred during New York’s 30-7 loss to Tampa Bay last week, in which he went 21-of-31 passing for 189 yards.

“My whole body’s kind of sore,” DeVito explained, according the Giants website. “First time playing in a while, took a couple shots. It’s not even 48 hours, so things are still kind of just settling in.”

Dallas last saw DeVito in Week 10 last year at AT&T Stadium. The ex-Syracuse and -Illinois passer threw two touchdowns in the 49-17 Cowboys win, but he went just 14-of-27 for 86 yards otherwise.

If DeVito cannot play Thursday, the Giants would turn to Drew Lock, the former second-round draft pick out of Missouri who spent three years with Denver and two seasons with the Seahawks. Lock has reportedly taken some first-team reps with the Giants offense in case he is pressed into making his first start since Week 15 last season.

The Cowboys have never faced Lock, who has 23 career starts and a 9-14 mark in those contests.

Tim Boyle is the other quarterback on the Giants’ depth chart and would probably serve as the primary backup to Lock.

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