In a surprising turn of events, starting quarterback Tommy DeVito of the New York Giants may miss the upcoming Thanksgiving game against the Dallas Cowboys due to an injury to his right forearm sustained during the previous game against the Buccaneers. If DeVito is unable to play, backup Drew Lock will step in as the starter, marking his first start for the team.
DeVito took a beating during the game against the Buccaneers, eventually leaving the field briefly after getting the wind knocked out of him and sustaining an injury to his throwing arm. He did not travel with the team to Dallas on Wednesday, undergoing further examination for his injury.
Head coach Brian Daboll’s decision to bench Daniel Jones after a tough loss to the Panthers in Munich led to DeVito’s starting position, seemingly skipping over Lock who had been the backup all season. Lock, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Giants in the offseason, expressed his frustration with the decision, but remains committed to handling the situation professionally.
Lock, a 28-year-old quarterback with experience playing for the Broncos and the Seahawks, has appeared in three games this season, with his most significant action coming in a game against the Eagles where he struggled. The Giants will look to Lock to step up in DeVito’s absence and lead them in an important divisional matchup against the Cowboys.
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