Tommy DeVito will not play in the Giants’ game against the Dallas Cowboys because of a sore throwing arm, which means Drew Lock will start for New York on Thanksgiving Day.
DeVito had started last weekend after Daniel Jones was benched and later released. DeVito was looking forward to returning to the site of his first career start with the Giants last year.
However, DeVito finished the 30-7 loss to Tampa Bay with a sore arm. He stayed behind in New York to receive treatment but didn’t have enough time to recover before the game against the Cowboys on Thursday.
Lock has been the backup quarterback in his first season with the Giants. Coach Brian Daboll decided to start DeVito, who was the third-string quarterback, after benching Jones.
Lock, 28, was a second-round draft pick by Denver in 2019. He started 21 out of 24 games over three seasons with the Broncos, posting an 8-13 record. Last season, he made two starts for Seattle while Geno Smith was out with a groin injury, finishing 1-1.
Lock’s start will come with left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor missing the game for the first time this season due to a quad injury.
For the Cowboys, perennial All-Pro right guard Zack Martin, cornerback Trevon Diggs, and tight end Jake Ferguson will each miss a second straight game. Martin has ankle and shoulder injuries, Diggs is dealing with groin and knee issues, and Ferguson has a concussion.
Left guard Tyler Smith is back after missing one game due to an ankle injury. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) is active for the first time since Dallas’ 20-15 win over the Giants on September 26.
