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NFLPA Rejects Emergency Quarterback Rule Tweak; What it Means for Giants

The NFLPA disapproved a tweak to the emergency quarterback rule that would help Tommy DeVito's case for a roster spot.

Patricia Traina

Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) runs with the ball against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium.
Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) runs with the ball against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium. / Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
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According to the NFL Network, the NFLPA has rejected a proposed tweak to the league's emergency quarterback rule.

The original tweak would have allowed teams to elevate an emergency quarterback from the practice squad unlimited times. However, the NFLPA viewed the tweaked rule as a way to indefinitely stash a player on the practice squad.

With the rejection of the tweaked rule, things reverted to the old way, which was for teams to have their planned emergency quarterback on the 53-man roster by 4 p.m. ET the day before a game. They will then be able to designate an emergency quarterback when they submit their inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff the next day.  

This development likely means that New York Giants backup Tommy DeVito, currently believed to be third on the team’s depth chart at the position, is assured of getting a roster spot behind starter Daniel Jones and backup Drew Lock. If that happens, it would be the first time under head coach Brian Daboll that the team keeps three quarterbacks on the roster to start the season.

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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