EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Tommy DeVito is determined to take advantage of his current opportunity because he knows it might be a while before he gets another one.
The oblique injury suffered by backup quarterback Drew Lock in the preseason opener has resulted in an increased workload for DeVito, who has been taking all the reps with both the second and third offensive teams. He got a lot of work in the joint practice yesterday with the Jets and with Daniel Jones possibly getting the night off, he could play the entire game Saturday, when the teams meet in the preseason finale.
DeVito said "100 percent" when asked today if extra practice reps have accelerated his development.
"The more reps, the better in any way, shape or form, no matter what group it is, the more reps and game feel experience that I have under my belt or for any quarterback, it means so much," DeVito said. "Because you don't always get those reps, especially when the season comes, like last year."
Once the Giants switch to regular-season mode, Jones will get all the first team snaps, leaving Lock and DeVito to run the opponent's plays as the scout team quarterback.
"But to be able to have these reps of our offense as many as we're getting right now, it definitely helps," DeVito said.
View photos from Wednesday's joint practice session with the New York Jets in Florham Park.
Brian Daboll and Robert Saleh during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (8), WR Malik Nabers (9)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (9) talks with Brandon Marshall and Mike Groh during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Jets QB Aaron Rogers (8), DT Elijah Chatman (94)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6), QB Drew Lock (2)
OLB Brian Burns (0), New York Jets QB QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Malik Nabers (9), Jets WR Garrett Wilson (5), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29), QB Tommy DeVito (15)
WR Malik Nabers (9), Jets WR Garrett Wilson (5), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (8), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
Lorenzo Lingard
RB Dante Miller (25)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Miles Boykin (81)
Joshua Kelley
WR Malik Nabers (9), Jets WR Garrett Wilson (5), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Dante Miller (25)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) talks with Tyron Taylor and Aaron Rodgers during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Brian Daboll And Brandon Marshall during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) talks with New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9), Jets WR Garrett Wilson (5), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
Brian Daboll talks with Brandon Marshall during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) talks with New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Brian Daboll and Robert Saleh during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (3), linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (9) and New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) talk with New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8), New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (93), New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants defensive tackle Timmy Horne (96), defensive tackle Casey Rogers (91) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Brian Daboll talks with Brandon Marshall during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
RB Eric Gray (20)
CB Darnay Holmes (30)
TE Theo Johnson (47)
DT Casey Rogers (91)
DL Kyler Baugh (93)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
New York Giants defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (93) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
New York Giants linebacker K.J. Cloyd (57), during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants linebackers huddle during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31) and New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock (27) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (3) and linebacker Brian Burns (0) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR John Jiles (0)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) and linebacker Brian Burns (0) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
T Andrew Thomas (78)
New York Giants linebacker Darrian Beavers (43) and New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (52) during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Drew Lock (2), RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
ILB Carter Coughlin (52)
QB Tommy DeVito (15), Lorenzo Lingard
OLB Brian Burns (0)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
RB Dante Miller (25)
Lorenzo Lingard
OLB Brian Burns (0)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
Lorenzo Lingard
RB Joshua Kelley (23)
OLB Brian Burns (0), New York Jets QB QB Daniel Jones (8)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
Coach Brian Daboll did not reveal any of his personnel plans for the game against the Jets. But this is the third consecutive year these teams have faced off in the last preseason game. Jones sat out the previous two. Lock has yet to take a team rep since he was injured. And Daboll said the Giants will not add a quarterback for the game.
That leaves DeVito.
He said nobody has told him if he's in the running to be the No. 2 quarterback spot when the season begins against Minnesota on Sept. 8. As an undrafted rookie in 2023, DeVito began the season on the practice squad and was elevated to the roster for three games before joining it for good on Oct. 29. With Jones and Tyrod Taylor both hurt, DeVito went 3-3 in six starts.
"I know people get injured, people get dinged up, but for me, it's just to come in here and compete," he said. "I don't know how the chips are gonna fall in any way, shape or form, but all I control is myself. In the beginning of last year, I was in practice just focusing on myself, my craft, the offense and diving into it. And then obviously when I got tossed in, things changed a little bit. Your time is focused on a little more of the plays, not so much on the little things and fine-tuning mechanics here and there."
The possibility also exists that Lock will be ready to play next week, and the Giants will keep just two quarterbacks on the active roster, as they did each of Daboll's first two seasons. The Giants will risk losing DeVito if they release him with the intention of putting him on the practice squad.
"I feel similar, honestly (to how he felt a year ago)," he said. "It's the same thing. It's not my decision. It's not in my hands. So, for me, it's just to continue, every time I'm out on the field, to show why I proved really to myself, first and foremost, that I belong somewhere in the NFL. Honestly, I want to be with the Giants, but when I'm out there on the field, I just continue to try to get out and get better each play and every day."
DeVito became one of the NFL's best stories and a favorite of Giants fans in his debut season. He completed 114 of 178 passes (64.0%) for 1,101 yards, a team-high eight touchdowns, and three interceptions for a passer rating of 89.2. He enters the 2024 season having not thrown an interception in his last 139 pass attempts. DeVito also rushed for 195 yards and one touchdown on 36 carries.
For three straight weeks (Weeks 11-14, not including Week 13 which was the bye week), DeVito recorded a 100-plus passer rating, making him the first UDFA rookie since 1970 to have three consecutive games with a passer rating higher than 100. He was the first Giants quarterback since Eli Manning in 2014 to record three straight games with a 100-plus passer rating and the first Giants rookie quarterback to win three consecutive starts since Phil Simms won four in a row in 1979.
This year, DeVito said he is more comfortable running the offense and makes decisions "so much faster" than he did as a rookie.
"I think Tommy's had a great camp," Jones said. "Obviously, he throws the ball well and trusts his arm, trusts his accuracy. The payoff is he makes a lot of great throws. I feel like he's getting more comfortable in the offense and seeing the defense, understanding what they're playing and getting through his reads.
Although Lock and DeVito might be competing to be the Giants' No. 2 quarterback, they have become close friends. Indeed, all three quarterbacks have formed an alliance.
"When we first met, we hit it off the bat," DeVito said of Lock and him. "We have the same interests, like D.J. as well. They're both 27 and I'm 26, even though in year five or six and I'm in year two. D.J. and Drew have known each other for a long time, so they had a relationship already built, and then me and Drew built one through our OTA's and we've come together, and I think the room is in a really good spot right now."
"We have a lot of fun in there together," Jones said. "We help each other on the field, talking about what we're seeing, what we're feeling and, and then off the field just hanging out. One of the best parts of training camp is just spending time in the room with your teammates and the quarterback room is always special."
DeVito knows something that will be different than last year.
"The external noise will be less," he said.
Beyond that, he isn't certain what will happen in the short term.
"If it's the same situation as last year, or if it's a different capacity, I'll be still in here grinding, doing my thing day in and day out," he said. "We'll see how it falls."
*The Giants and Jets faced each other in 51 consecutive summers (1969-2019) before the NFL canceled the 2020 preseason due to the pandemic. The Jets have won the three games since the series resumed in 2021 and lead, 28-25-1. The tie was in 1972. Last year, the Jets won, 32-24.
View rare photos from the all-time series between the Giants and Jets.
New York Jets quarterback Kyle Mackey is sacked by New York Giants Carl Banks for a six-yard loss in the first quarter of play in East Rutherford, N.J., Aug. 26, 1989. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) yells at New York Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson (96) as referees separate them during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Both players were ejected after taking swings at each other. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants Joe Morrison (40) tugs away from New York Jets Steve Tannen to score the Giants first touchdown, Sunday, Aug. 23, 1970, New Haven, Conn. Morrison scored on a pass from quarterback Fran Tarkenton. (AP Photo)
New York Jets Al Woodall (62) during a game against the New York Giants on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Al Woodall played for 5 season, all with the New York Jets and was a 1-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Tucker Fredrickson lead blocks for New York Giants Fran Tarkenton (10) during a game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Tucker Fredrickson played for 6 years all with the New York Giants and was a 1-time Pro Bowler. Fran Tarkenton played for 18 season with 2 different teams. He was a 9-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Willie Young (69) during a game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Willie Young played for 10 years all with the New York Giants.(David Durochik via AP)
.New York Giants Carl Lockhart (43) during a game against the New York Jets on November 1, 1970 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. New York Giants beat the New York Jets 22-10. Carl Lockhart played for 11 years all with the New York Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Jets cornerback Earlie Thomas (45) and Giants defensive back Ken Parker (26) square off in third quarter melee that developed after the Jets ended a 65-yard drive by stopping the Giants' Tucker Frederickson for no gain at the one-foot line, Nov. 1, 1970. Giants rolled to a 22-10 victory over the Jets, in their historic first meeting. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Jets coach Weeb Ewbank bellows into microphone on sidelines during first quarter of game with the New York Giants at Shea Stadium, Nov. 1, 1970. Joe Namath, out with an injury, his bandaged hand in his pocket, is at left. Wayne Stewart (89) stands next to Ewbank. (AP Photo)
New York Jets coach Joe Walton, right, greets New York Giants coach Bill Parcells following their game Dec. 27, 1987, E. Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants' fullback Rob Carpenter takes the ball for a two-yard gain before being tackled by Kirk Springs of the New York Jets during first quarter action at Giants' Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 2, 1984. Bobby Bell (58) of the home team Jets follows up on the play. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau (99) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New York Giants Dec. 2, 1984, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) is congratulated on the sideline after scoring on a 61-yard touchdown during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Head coach Jim Fassel, right, shakes Toomer's hand as quarterback Kent Graham (10) pats him on the back and receiver Brian Alford (80) pats him on the head. Toomer scored three touchdowns as the Giants won 41-28. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Mike Sherrard tries to outrun New York Jets Ronnie Lott during the first quarter of their pre-season game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Aug. 21, 1993. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence Taylor r(56) rushes against the New York Jets in an NFL game in 1993. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants running back Joe Montgomery (25) carries for an eight-yard gain before being stopped by New York Jets' Steve At water, bottom left, in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Montgomery carried the ball 38 times for 111 yards in the Giants 41-28 victory. Jets Dorian Boose reaches for Montgomery. (AP Photo/ Ron Frehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) outruns New York Jets linebacker Marvin Jones (55) as he goes 61 yards for a touchdown on a pass by quarterback Kerry Collins during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants kicker Brett Conway kicks a 29-yard field goal with four seconds left in overtime to beat the New York Jets 31-28 Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Michael Matthews(88) and David Diehl(66) block New York Jets as Giants Brandon Jacobs runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, left, is congratulated by Rich Seubert after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Jets Leon Washington, left, is grabbed by New York Giants Justin Tuck as Michael Strahan (92) reaches out during the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants Jeremy Shockey is congratulated by Michael Matthews after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the third quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass while playing the New York Jets during the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey breaks free of a tackle attempt by New York Jets' Kerry Rhodes to score a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Giants won 35-24. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) catches a pass from quarterback Kerry Collins for a touchdown as New York Jets' Aaron Beasley (21) defends in the first half at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants kicker Brett Conway (9) is congratulated by holder Jeff Feagles (10) as teammates Wayne Lucier (62) and Visanthe Shiancoe (82) celebrate after Conway kIcked a 29-yard field goal in overtime to beat the New York Jets 31-28 Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants field goal kicker Brett Conway (9) watches his kick that won the game for the Giants against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday Nov. 2, 2003. Holding is punter Jeff Feagles. The Giants beat the Jets 31-28. (AP Photo/Bernie Nunez)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin, right, shakes hands with New York Jets coach Eric Mangini after a preseason football game in this Aug. 25, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz catches a touchdown pass as he is tackled by New York Jets Marquice Cole during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) talks with New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during a preseason week 3 NFL football game on August 27, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, speaks with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez after the Giants defeated the Jets 26-3 in a preseason NFL football game on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) celebrates the victory with quaterback Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs yells during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is sacked by New York Giants' Cullen Jenkins (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Deon Grant (34) tackles New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller (81) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) celebrates the win after an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz scores on a 99 yard touchdown catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Michael Boley, left, and Justin Tuck celebrate a sack by Tuck during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford celebrates during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates at the end of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz (80) runs 99 yards for a touchdown as the New York Jets sideline watches during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning runs off the field at the end of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 29-14. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Kenny Phillips intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz stiff-arms New York Jets' Dwight Lowery during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw steps in to the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul, top, sacks New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez during the second quarter of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Darrelle Revis, right, looks over a New York Giants huddle during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The New York Giants enter the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz scores on a 99 yard touchdown catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz jumps over a New York Jets defender while scoring 99-yard touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (3) makes a catch against the New York Jets in an preseason NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday August 16, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
In this Dec. 24, 2011, photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. With a running game that is last in the league, the Giants' offense must rely on the arm of Eli Manning in their playoff game scheduled for Jan. 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Fans during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz makes a catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants huddle during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets' Plaxico Burress (17) during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) yells at New York Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson (96) as referees separate them during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Both players were ejected after taking swings at each other. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz stiff-arms New York Jets' Dwight Lowery during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz, left, celebrates with Brandon Jacobs during the fourth quarter after scoring his second touchdown of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants defeated the New York Jets 31-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Antrel Rolle runs with the ball after an interception during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants' Victor Cruz catches a touchdown pass as he is tackled by New York Jets Marquice Cole during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The Giants won 31-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (3) makes a catch against the New York Jets in an preseason NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday August 16, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) looks to make a tackle during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Bennie Fowler (18) celebrates with teammates, including Wayne Gallman (22) and Rhett Ellison (85), after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants vs New York Jets Pre-Season Game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with Bennie Fowler (18) after they connected for a touchdown during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, right, runs away from New York Jets' Nate Hairston for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets' Jamal Adams (33) chases New York Giants' Rhett Ellison (85) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) directs the offense during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets' Blessuan Austin (31) tackles New York Giants' Darius Slayton (86) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs away from New York Jets' Nate Hairston (21) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on theNew York Jets in a week 10 regular season game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday November 10th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) scores a touchdown in a week 10 regular season game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday November 10th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
DT Jordon Riley (95)
CB Darnay Holmes (30)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
RB Eric Gray (20)
P Jamie Gillan (6), K Graham Gano (9)
