Undrafted Rookie Tommy DeVito Set to Make Second Start as New York Giants Quarterback

Jordan Raanan Nov 15, 2023, 4:51 pm ETLectura: 2 min.

It will be the second start of the undrafted New York rookie’s career.

Tommy DeVito will start again at the quarterback position for the New York Giants on Sunday in front of the Washington Commandersreported the head coach Brian Daboll this Wednesday.

DeVito earned his first career start last Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys above the newly signed veteran Matt Barkley after the owner Daniel Jones suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Alternate Tyrod Taylor He is on injured reserve with a rib problem.

“I think he’s a good, healthy quarterback to work with,” he said. Daball. “Trying to improve him this week compared to last week. … He’s done a good job of improving. He’s a young player, a young quarterback.”

Tommy DeVito, who grew up just minutes from MetLife Stadium, will make his second start leading the Giants.Getty Images

DeVito He completed 14 of 27 passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns with one interception during Sunday’s 49-17 loss to the Cowboys. He added 41 rushing yards on seven carries.

The undrafted rookie struggled against an aggressive defensive unit of dallas and was captured five times. DeVito was still able to throw two touchdowns in the second half to Lawrence Cager y Sterling Shepard.

Barkley was signed to the active roster of the Giants last week when Jones was placed on injured reserve. New York He also brought in the quarterback Jacob Eason to his practice squad.

DeVito He was not drafted in the last draft of the NFL after dividing his collegiate career between Syracuse e Illinois.

2023-11-15 21:51:00
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