Saturday, November 23, 2024

New York Giants flip to TE Tyree Jackson as emergency quarterback

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock suffered a hip harm throughout Thursday’s preseason-opening victory over the Detroit Lions, however it stays unclear how a lot time he’ll miss.

Initially, the Giants downplayed Lock’s harm, implying it was minor and insignificant. A number of conflicting experiences later steered he may miss a few days or as much as a number of weeks.

On Monday, earlier than the crew took the sphere for observe, head coach Brian Daboll as soon as once more steered Lock could be out just some days.

Daboll additionally stated the crew will neither work out nor signal a substitute quarterback, as a substitute leaning on tight finish Tyree Jackson as their emergency possibility.

The 26-year-old Jackson, who initially signed with the Buffalo Payments as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2019 when Daboll was their offensive coordinator, started his NFL profession as a quarterback. He later transitioned to tight finish in 2021 as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Again in faculty as a member of the Buffalo Bulls (MAC), Jackson appeared in 33 video games, finishing 55.8% of his passes for six,999 yards, 49 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions. He additionally rushed for a further 757 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Jackson will take some snaps at quarterback in observe whereas Lock recovers, however it stays to be seen if he’s utilized in an precise preseason sport.


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