- ABC News
- November 18, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants have benched the struggling Daniel Jones and are expected to name Tommy DeVito as their new starting quarterback, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The benching of Jones starts the process of the last-place Giants moving on from the quarterback they signed to a four-year, $160 million deal less than two years ago. DeVito will start in Jones' place beginning Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium. The Giants (2-8), who are coming off their bye week, also have veteran Drew Lock, who has served as Jones' backup for every game this season. The change at the quarterback position comes with seven games remaining in New York's season. Although the Giants' record and Jones' play were key factors in the move, ownership and general manager Joe Schoen also had to consider that there is a $23 million injury guarantee in his contract for 2025 that becomes fully guaranteed if he gets...