Tommy DeVito, Giants' undrafted rookie QB, to start vs. Cowboys

The New York Giants will start undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

DeVito will start over recently signed veteran Matt Barkley after Custom Jerseys  tore the ACL in his right knee Sunday in Las Vegas. Backup Tyrod Taylor is already on injured reserve with a rib cage injury.

It will be the first time in the common draft era that the Giants start an undrafted rookie in a non-strike game. DeVito will be the 10th undrafted rookie to start an NFL game since 2010, and the second this season. Tyson Bagent has started each of the past three games for the Chicago Bears.

   

"It's going to be exciting. It's going to be fun," DeVito said. "It's supposedly a great venue over there. Looking forward to it."

DeVito is getting the nod over New York Giants Jerseys because he has been with the Giants since the spring. Barkley, despite having familiarity with coach Brian Daboll's offense from their time together in Buffalo, was signed to New York's practice squad just last week.