Daniel Jones demoted to 3rd-string QB as Giants turn to Tommy DeVito

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants have benched Daniel Jones and named Tommy DeVito as their new starting quarterback.

Giants coach Brian Daboll announced Monday that the struggling Jones will be New York's third-string quarterback going forward, behind DeVito and Drew Lock, who will remain in the backup role.

Jones' benching starts the process of the last-place Giants (2-8) moving on from the quarterback they signed to a four-year, $160 million deal less than two years ago.

Daboll spoke with his quarterbacks Monday morning and informed them of his decision. Admittedly, it was not an easy conversation, especially telling Jones his season and Giants career…