NEW YORK — The New York Giants are benching struggling quarterback Daniel Jones and will start Tommy DeVito against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
The Giants are turning to DeVito, a fan-favorite, as they try to snap a five-game losing streak.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the Giants hadn't announced the switch; coach Brian Daboll was expected to announce it later in the day.
Giants head coach hinted changes might be coming
Daboll had hinted there might be a change after the Giants (2-8) headed into their bye week following an overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers (3-7) in Germany on Nov.