The Tommy DeVito saga may have come to a close.
The New York Giants are starting veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor for Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Wednesday.
DeVito became a fan favorite after winning three straight starts between Weeks 11 and 14. However, his performances have cratered over the last two weeks, both of those being losses.
The undrafted rookie quarterback was benched in Monday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at halftime after completing nine of his 16 passes for 55 yards. Taylor finished the contest, throwing for one touchdown and one interception as the Giants lost 33-25.
Daboll said postgame that he benched DeVito in hopes of sparking the team. New York outscored Philadelphia 22-13 in the second half.
DeVito stated that he believes he showed he belongs in the NFL during his starting run.
“(I proved) that I belong in the NFL,” he said Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. “Just to go out and prove that to myself, to the younger me, to the me that was training to be here up until this point, that is all it is.”
Taylor has started three games this season in place of the injured Daniel Jones, going 1-2. He’s tallied three touchdowns to one pick while adding 119 yards on the ground. He has looked pretty decent in his starts, and could be playing for the backup role next year.
After making the playoffs last season, the Giants are 5-10 entering Week 17.
Tommy DeVito has most likely played himself into a backup role somewhere. It will be interesting to see when we will see DeVito next. He had some promising moments in some games, but it is clear that the rookie has some things to work on.
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Insider for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler
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