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.

Four days after benching him due to poor performance, the New York Giants have severed ties with quarterback Daniel Jones. The Giants have formally granted Jones his release, they announced in a Friday morning statement from owner John Mara.

New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito had fun with all the hype last season but this time around, he’s focused solely on football.