It's looking less likely that Tommy DeVito will be able to play for the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, ESPN's Jordan Raanan.
This would mean Drew Lock would start for the Giants if DeVito is ruled out.
DeVito came out of his first start of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a sore throwing arm.
DeVito was not listed on Monday's injury report and coach Brian Daboll said he did not know about the injury to the quarterback's right arm until just before the team had a walkthrough practice on Tuesday.
Daboll said he was hopeful DeVito would play, but he added that backup Drew Lock will get a couple of extra snaps in the short workout.
“If Tommy is good, then Tommy will be the guy,” Daboll said.
After the workout on Tuesday, DeVito said his whole body was still sore, even his neck. He planned to test his arm on Wednesday before the team headed to Dallas.
“The plan is to play," DeVito said. “We’ll see how I feel tomorrow. Hopefully wake up feeling a little bit better after I get some more treatment today. Looking forward to tomorrow.”
DeVito was given the starting job last week when Daboll benched Daniel Jones after five straight losses. Jones asked co-owner John Mara to cut him on Friday and the team released him so he could pursue other opportunities after he cleared waivers on Monday, which he did, signing with the Minnesota Vikings.
DeVito was 21 of 31 for 189 yards in a 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers. He was sacked four times and missed one play in the fourth quarter after being hit hard after making a throw.
Lock said the uncertainty about playing is the life of a backup. He noted playing one play after DeVito was hurt in the fourth quarter was a first for him.
“Always got to be ready,” he said. “No matter what the week, no matter what the situation is, just playing like you’re going to go in there and play. My mindset didn’t change this week, and we’ll see how the rest of the week shakes out.”
--With files from the Associated Press.
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