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 might miss a few days or as much as a number of weeks.
On Monday, earlier than the crew took the sphere for apply, 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 an alternative leaning on tight finish Tyree Jackson as their emergency possibility.
Brian Daboll says the Giants are NOT including one other quarterback as of this time, though Drew Lock isn’t anticipated to apply this week. He stated they may put together TE Tyree Jackson to be a third QB if wanted towards the Texans
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) August 11, 2024
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 apply whereas Lock recovers, however it stays to be seen if he’s utilized in an precise preseason recreation.