Tommy DeVito injury update seals Thanksgiving disaster for NY Giants

The New York Giants’ rollercoaster season has taken yet another nosedive, with quarterback Tommy DeVito now a “longshot” to play in their Thanksgiving Day clash against the Dallas Cowboys. According to multiple reports, DeVito’s right forearm injury has worsened, leaving Drew Lock in line to start under center.

The Giants confirmed DeVito did not travel with the team to Dallas on Tuesday, instead staying behind for further evaluation. While head coach Brian Daboll has not officially ruled him out, the writing appears to be on the wall.

For a Giants team sitting at 2-9, this development piles on to what has already been a lost season. Now, with backup Drew Lock stepping in and starting left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor also ruled out, New York’s Thanksgiving Day hopes to feel as battered as their roster.

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If DeVito’s absence becomes official, it will mark yet another shake-up for a Giants offense already operating in disarray. Lock, who hasn’t started since Week 2, will have the unenviable task of leading a team averaging a league-worst 14.8 points per game against a Cowboys defense anchored by All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons.

The timing couldn’t be worse. Eluemunor’s absence leaves a vulnerable offensive line in even greater peril, and with the Cowboys eager to keep their playoff hopes alive, Lock will need to dig deep to keep the Giants competitive. The former second-round pick has shown flashes of potential in his NFL career, but inconsistency has plagued his time in New York.

The Giants’ injury report continues to grow. Beyond DeVito and Eluemunor, cornerback Deonte Banks is listed as questionable with a rib injury, further depleting a defense already stretched thin. Daboll’s staff has faced criticism for their inability to navigate the season’s challenges, and this latest setback only underscores the difficulties of a campaign marred by misfortune.

For fans, the hope of salvaging Thanksgiving bragging rights is dwindling. Lock’s starting assignment offers a glimmer of intrigue, but with so many key players sidelined, it’s hard to envision the Giants pulling off an upset.

As DeVito undergoes further evaluation, the Giants face the grim reality of a season that has spiraled out of control. Whether Lock can provide any spark remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the odds will not be in their favor come Thursday afternoon.

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