Giants QB Tommy DeVito (forearm) inactive game Cowboys; Drew Lock set to run

Giants QB Tommy DeVito (forearm) inactive game Cowboys; Drew Lock set to run

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New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is officially inactive for Thursday’s Thanksgiving game against the Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET; Fox) with a forearm injury.

Drew Lock, who has appeared in two games this season, will start. Tim Boyle will serve as the backup and DeVito is listed as the emergency third QB.

DeVito’s injury came during Sunday’s 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was sacked four times.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll told reporters earlier this week that he was “hopeful” DeVito would be able to play, but that it was “not 100%.” DeVito said later that day that he had planned to play against the Cowboys.

“I think if it was a normal week, by Tuesday things usually settle in your body. When you get hit on Sunday, Monday is usually a little sore; Tuesday is usually the worst day,” DeVito said. “So having something extra, whatever it is, for four or five days afterwards usually helps.

DeVito did not fly with the team to Dallas on Wednesday and instead stayed behind to undergo further evaluation. After being listed as questionable to play, he traveled later in the day.

DeVito was set to make his second start of the season after being named Daniel Jones’ backup after the Giants’ longtime starter requested his release. Jones is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad this week.

Lock got reps with the starters this week in anticipation of his first NFL start since Dec. 18, 2023.

“It’s typical of this job. You always have to be ready, no matter the week, no matter the situation, just play the way you’re going to play.” Lock said after Tuesday’s parade. “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 passing attempts.

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