Tommy DeVito Set to Start for Giants vs. Ravens After Drew Lock's Heel Injury

Tommy DeVito will be the New York Giants' starting quarterback for the second time this season when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced Wednesday that DeVito will get the start since quarterback Drew Lock is dealing with a heel injury that has forced him to wear a walking boot.

DeVito started the Giants' Week 12 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he missed their Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys due to a forearm injury.

Lock started again in New York's Week 14 loss to the New Orleans Saints last weekend, while DeVito served as his backup.

After playing collegiately at Syracuse and Illinois, DeVito was an undrafted free agent, signing with the Giants in 2023.

Although he began the season on New York's practice squad, DeVito was elevated to the active roster once Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending injury, and he ended up starting six games.

DeVito exceeded expectations, going 3-3, while completing 64.0 percent of his passes for 1,101 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions, along with rushing for 195 yards and a score over nine total appearances.

Given DeVito's solid play last season, the Giants decided to keep him on the roster in 2024, even after signing Lock to serve as the backup to Jones.

The Giants decided to bench Jones after a 2-8 start, and they subsequently released him, leaving Lock and DeVito to vie for the starting job.

DeVito got the first crack at the gig, going 21-of-31 for 189 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in a 30-7 loss to the Bucs.

In two starts after DeVito injured his forearm, Lock largely struggled, going 0-2 and completing 51.8 percent of his passes for 405 yards, no touchdowns and two picks, although he did rush for 116 yards and a score.

At 2-11, the Giants are tied for the worst record in the league this season, and they are undoubtedly looking ahead to the 2025 NFL draft where they will likely attempt to select their new franchise quarterback.

In reality, the Giants would benefit from losing as many games down the stretch as possible, but if DeVito at least looks competent in doing so, he could potentially lock himself in as the backup next season, or even the temporary start until the rookie first-round pick is ready to step in.

It starts with a game against a Ravens team that is among the most talented in the league, although it has struggled against the pass defensively, allowing a league-worst 264.9 passing yards per game.