The respect for former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has not waned despite a tumultuous week that saw the former Duke star tumble from his throne as

DeVito started six games in 2023 for the Giants, posting a 3-3 record. He passed for 1,101 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions. He also ran for 195 yards and a score. Given the nickname “Tommy Cutlets” because of his Italian heritage and because he mentioned one of his favorite foods being his mother's chicken cutlets.

Lock did not hide his disappointment at the decision, but it was a popular one among fans, for whom DeVito remains an intriguing figure and a distraction from a second consecutive 2-8 start. Last season, he proved he could function in the NFL. Now, to figure in the team’s future plans, he must prove he can thrive consistently.

The mystery was over Monday when the Giants, fresh off their Week 11 bye, announced they were finally benching Jones. Only instead of Lock being named the new starter, the team surprisingly gave the job to third-stringer Tommy DeVito . It was as much of a surprise to Lock as it was to the rest of us.

Tommy DeVito became something of an Internet sensation during the 2023 season, winning three of his six starts while earning the nickname "Tommy

Tommy DeVito took over as the New York Giants starting quarterback Wednesday as the team prepared to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Tommy DeVito went 3-3 as a Giants rookie QB, but the NFL recalls his "Cutlets" nickname and sudden fame. The quest now: show everyone he can play.

Business has been brutally bad for the Giants, and it eventually caught up with the player at the position most vulnerable to getting benched.