In an unfortunate turn of events, New York Giants' backup quarterback, Drew Lock, is set to miss a significant amount of time due to a hip pointer and a strained oblique, sources close to the situation have revealed. Lock, recently signed to be the backup to Daniel Jones, is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks while he recovers from the injury.

The Giants are now faced with the task of finding a temporary replacement for Lock, as their only healthy options for backup quarterback are Jones and Tommy DeVito. It is anticipated that the team will sign a new quarterback in the interim, ensuring they have sufficient coverage during Lock's absence.

Lock sustained the injury during his preseason debut against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. After going 4-of-10 passing for 17 yards with an interception, he took a hit that caused him to go down and experience discomfort. Although he remained in the game for another play, Lock was visibly in pain and eventually left the field. Coach Brian Daboll acknowledged Lock's soreness earlier on Friday, but expressed concern that the recovery might take longer than anticipated.

With less than a month remaining until the Giants' regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, DeVito, who impressed as an undrafted rookie last season, will step up as the interim backup quarterback. In Thursday's game against the Lions, DeVito exhibited his potential by completing 8-of-15 passes for 92 yards and leading the team to two touchdown drives.

DeVito understands the challenge ahead of him and remains focused on improving his performance as he fills in for Lock. He expressed his dedication to analyzing the game film and addressing any areas that require correction. DeVito aims to make the most of the upcoming games to demonstrate his capabilities and strengthen his case for a permanent backup role.

Lock's arrival to the Giants came after spending two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, where he started two games and secured a remarkable come-from-behind victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15 last year. Prior to his time with the Seahawks, Lock played for the Denver Broncos, starting 21 games during his three-season tenure with the team.

As the Giants move forward without Lock, the team will be keeping a close eye on his recovery progress and eagerly await his return. In the meantime, DeVito will have the opportunity to prove his worth and potentially solidify his position as a reliable backup option for the upcoming season.

The Giants' coaching staff, medical personnel, and fans alike will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Lock, ensuring the team has a strong quarterback duo ready to take on the challenges of the 2021 season.