Drew Lock expresses confusion over Giants' decision to start Tommy DeVito: 'Interesting situation'

Emmanuel Acho reacts to the New York Giants' decision to bench Daniel Jones and start Tommy DeVito.

No one seemed more surprised about the New York Giants' decision to start third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito this weekend over veteran backup Drew Lock than Drew Lock. 

While addressing reporters inside the Giants' locker room Wednesday, Lock was asked specifically about the depth chart and why, if he was listed as the No. 2 quarterback up until this point, DeVito was named Sunday’s starter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

New York Giants quarterbacks Drew Lock (2) and Tommy DeVito (15) Nov. 8, 2024. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

"That's a question I might still have for myself," he responded. 

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"It was expressed to me that I was going to be the two, and, I don’t know, it's just an interesting situation. There’s not much I can really say about it besides, again, I’m going to be here for [DeVito], and we’re still communicating, still very good friends — believe it or not," he continued with a smile. 

Daniel Jones was benched Monday in favor of fan favorite DeVito. Head coach Brian Daboll pointed to DeVito's 3-3 record last season as one of the reasons why.

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock before a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium Aug. 24, 2024. (Rich Barnes/USA Today Sports)

"Got a lot of respect for all three of those guys," Daboll said. "After evaluating a bunch of things and looking at a lot of tape and being around Tommy last year, where he created a little bit of a spark for us, that's the reason why we're going with Tommy.

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"Drew will