Well, that was short-lived.
Drew Lock is heading back to the Pacific Northwest, reuniting with the Seattle Seahawks on a new deal, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. After a one-year layover in East Rutherford, Lock is now slated to back up Sam Darnold, marking a full-circle moment for one of the pieces in the original Russell Wilson trade.
Lock’s lone season with the New York Giants was… weird. He signed on to be a backup to Daniel Jones, but ended up starting five games after the quarterback room crumbled midseason. His overall stat line? Middling. He finished with 1,071 yards, six touchdowns, five picks, and one truly ridiculous Week 17 explosion against the Indianapolis Colts where he accounted for all five of New York’s offensive touchdowns. It was chaos, and ultimately cost them the first overall pick.
Still, with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in the fold and the No. 3 pick looming, the G-Men were always going to move on. Lock got his time. Now he gets his reunion.
The Drew Lock experience: A cautionary tale in tanking
Lock’s brief tenure with the Giants serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of the NFL. Initially brought in as a backup, Lock found himself thrust into the starting role amid a season spiraling out of control.
His Week 17 performance against the Colts was a double-edged sword: a career highlight for Lock, but a strategic setback for the Giants, effectively costing them the top pick in the draft. All Lock had to do was not go full-on Eli Manning. Well, after 309 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown, Lock led the 2-13 Giants (at the time) to a 45-33 victory, ultimately dropping them out of any chance for the No. 1 overall pick.
Now, as Lock returns to Seattle, the Giants are left to navigate the consequences of that unexpected victory. Holding the third overall pick, they must reassess their draft strategy, potentially missing out on the top quarterback prospects.
The Giants’ front office faces a pivotal decision: whether to try to trade up for a coveted quarterback like Cam Ward or select the best available talent at their current position. Lock’s Giants tenure will always be synonymous with screwing Big Blue over. It’d be a real shame if he did the same thing in Seattle. He’s got a knack for terrible timing.