New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is officially inactive for Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day game against the Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET; Fox) due to a forearm injury.
Drew Lock, who appeared in two games this season, will start. Tim Boyle will serve as the backup and DeVito is listed as the third emergency QB.
DeVito’s injury occurred Sunday in Sunday’s 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was sacked four times.
INACTIVE GIANTS:
QB Tommy DeVito (3rd emergency QB)
TE Greg Dulcich
CB Deonte Banks
Anthony Johnson
CB Tre Hawkins III
G Jake Kubas
T Jermaine EluemunorINACTIVE COWBOYS:
RB Deuce Vaughn
G Zack Martin
TEJake Ferguson
BY Marshawn Kneeland
WR Ryan Flournoy
CB Trevon Diggs
CB… pic.twitter.com/AAxILzCjwA– Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) November 28, 2024
Giants head coach Brian Daboll told reporters earlier this week that he was “hopeful” that DeVito would be able to play, but that he was “not 100 percent.” DeVito said later in the day that the plan was for him to play against the Cowboys.
“I think if it was a normal week, Tuesday is usually when things settle into your body. When you get hit on Sunday, Monday is usually a little sore; Tuesday is usually the worst day .” DeVito said. “So having a supplement, whatever it is, four or five days afterward, that usually helps.”
DeVito did not travel to Dallas with the team on Wednesday and remained behind to undergo further evaluation. After being listed as questionable to play, he traveled later that day.
DeVito was ready for his second start of the season after being named Daniel Jones’ replacement after the longtime Giants starter requested his release. Jones is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad this week.
Lock received reps with the starters this week in anticipation of his first NFL start since Dec. 18, 2023.
“It’s typical of the job. You always have to be ready, whatever the week, whatever the situation, play like you’re going to go out there and play.” Lock said after Tuesday’s tour. “My mindset hasn’t changed this week, and we’ll see how the rest of the week goes.”
In two games this season, Lock has thrown for 9 yards on 9 pass attempts.
