Tommy DeVito struggles with sore arm after Giants' defeat

In East Rutherford, New Jersey, New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito faced a sore throwing arm following his first start of the season during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This game, which took place last Sunday, ended in a disappointing 30-7 loss for the Giants, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. DeVito managed to complete 21 out of 31 passes for a total of 189 yards, but his performance was marred by being sacked four times. Notably, he even missed some time during the fourth quarter after a heavy hit following a throw. Despite this setback, he was not listed on the injury report the following Monday. However, the uncertainty surrounding his injury arose just before the Giants' walkthrough practice on Tuesday. Head coach Brian Daboll expressed hope that DeVito would still play in the upcoming Thursday game against the Cowboys in Dallas. Nevertheless, backup quarterback Drew Lock was prepared for increased practice reps as a precautionary measure. As the Giants (2-9) look ahead, they must rely on DeVito's progress and availability to possibly turn their luck around against the Cowboys, who hold a record of 4-7. The situation is heightened by the recent release of former starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who was benched by Daboll after the series of losses. Jones was seeking a way to continue his career after clearing waivers, and his departure has placed additional pressure on DeVito to perform and lead the struggling team.