Giants bench Daniel Jones: New York set to start Tommy DeVito at quarterback moving forward
Giants bench Daniel Jones: New York set to start Tommy DeVito at quarterback moving forward
The New York Giants have benched Daniel Jones and will start Tommy DeVito at quarterback moving forward, the team announced on Monday.
Jones has struggled this season, throwing for just 1,183 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions in six games.
DeVito, a rookie out of Syracuse, has yet to throw a pass in the NFL.
Why did the Giants bench Daniel Jones?
The Giants benched Daniel Jones because he has struggled this season.
Jones has thrown for just 1,183 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions in six games.
He has also been sacked 17 times.
Who is Tommy DeVito?
Tommy DeVito is a rookie quarterback out of Syracuse.
He was a three-year starter for the Orange and threw for over 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns in his final season.
DeVito was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
What does this mean for the Giants?
The Giants are hoping that DeVito can provide a spark to the offense.
The team has been struggling to score points this season, averaging just 17.3 points per game.
DeVito will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.