Brian Daboll confirms Tommy DeVito will start at QB for Giants

The Giants have confirmed Monday morning’s reports that Daniel Jones is out as the team’s starting quarterback.

Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters during a video conference that Jones has been demoted to No. 3 on the depth chart. Tommy DeVito takes over as the starter, while Drew Lock remains the team’s backup.

Daboll cited DeVito’s play last season while explaining that he is looking for a similar “spark” in turning to the second-year starter. He added that it wasn’t a reflection on what Lock has or hasn’t done since joining the team this offseason.

“It was more about what I felt Tommy gave us,” Daboll said.

DeVito started six games and made nine appearances for the Giants last season. He was 114-of-178 for 1,101 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions in those contests. His first start of the season comes against the Buccaneers on Sunday.