Jackson remains a capable coverage defender at age 29. He should be expected to compete for the No. 2 perimeter cornerback role opposite Quinyon Mitchell. Jackson recorded five pass breakups and 24 tackles in 2024, en route to a 64.5 PFF coverage grade.

DeVito will serve as the emergency quarterback behind starter Daniel Jones and backup Drew Lock. Jones was benched by the team in the fourth quarter of their Week 7 blowout loss to the Eagles, now having scored just one offensive touchdown at home through four home games. Expect 2023 sixth-round draft pick Tre Hawkins to see increased snaps in the secondary with both Jackson and Flott out of action.

Jackson came into the weekend listed as questionable after missing Week 6 with a calf injury sustained the week prior. Jackson has served as the fifth cornerback in snaps played this season for the Giants, making his absence more of a depth issue than a pressing loss.

The oft-injured Jackson spent the last three seasons with the Giants and was routinely picked on by opposing quarterbacks in 2023. His 19.1 percent targeted rate ranks fourth-highest among 65 NFL cornerbacks with at least 415 coverage snaps. He surrendered league-high rates in both yards allowed per coverage snap (1.75) and explosive pass plays allowed rate (4.4 percent). The Giants’ secondary needed help but Jackson’s best days are likely far behind him.