The Giants are likely set for a real quarterback controversy.

They designated Tyrod Taylor to return from the injured list and opened his 21-day practice window on Monday, which was expected as the team returns from its bye week. Taylor has missed the last four games with a rib cage injury he suffered during the Giants’ 13-10 loss to the Jets on Oct. 29.

Tommy DeVito filled in the rest of that game, and did so again the following week when Daniel Jones briefly returned from a neck injury and subsequently tore his ACL during the Giants’ 30-6 loss to the Raiders.

DeVito, an undrafted rookie and New Jersey native who lives just a few minutes from MetLife Stadium, has started the last three games and has begun to win fans’ hearts. He owns a 2-1 record as a starter, falling to the Cowboys in Week 10 before leading victories over the Commanders and Patriots the last two weeks.

But if Taylor is ready to go for the team’s “Monday Night Football” clash against the surging Packers, head coach Brian Daboll’s choice will be intriguing. The Giants cut Matt Barkley, who will likely sign to the practice squad, Monday and waived Jacob Eason from the practice squad, indicating they likely expect Taylor to be cleared this week.

Does he go with the seasoned veteran who has long proven his stature in the league, or the youngster who is in the process of trying to prove he’s a viable NFL quarterback?

“Well there’s definitely a decision to make, but I don’t make those decisions so I just control what I can control,” DeVito told The Post on Monday night at SBH Health’s “NY Team of Heroes” Gala at Chelsea Piers. The non-profit offers health services in the Bronx. “[Taylor’s] awesome. I’ve learned so many things. You can tell why he’s been in the league for 13 years, it’s for a reason. He’s been the best mentor I could’ve asked for.

“He brings knowledge and experience beyond belief. Not a lot of people are in the NFL that long. He’s seen so many different things, been in so many different situations. … All the external stuff is the external stuff.”

Owning a 4-8 record, the Giants are two games back of the Packers for the last playoff spot. There are four teams between them, though the Giants play two of them in the Saints and Rams, meaning their faint postseason hopes are technically still alive.

DeVito has completed 62.9 percent of his passes this season for 697 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions, largely avoiding back-breaking mistakes that has allowed the Giants to stay in recent games. He’s become a fan favorite, showcasing a touchdown celebration in homage to his Italian heritage that has since gone viral and become a staple with teammates and fans to inject a semblance of life into an otherwise dead season.

The veteran Taylor, 34, a one-time Pro Bowler with the Bills, is in the final year of a two-year, $11 million contract, signed to significant money to be a strong backup option for the Giants and likely gives the Giants the best chance to win. Rifts can often form inside locker rooms when coaches eschew the more deserving player for a younger one they want to evaluate.

But that’s not a given considering DeVito’s steady improvement, and Taylor will not be on the team next year. DeVito, though, can certainly prove he’s capable of being the team’s future backup.

“There are a lot of things that Tyrod knows about the game, and kind of more so the way he carries himself,” receiver Darius Slayton, who has caught passes from both quarterbacks, said Monday on a Zoom call. “Everybody kind of has to learn how to carry themself, how you fit into a team as you grow in this league. As a rookie, especially at quarterback, a leadership position, you have to kind of find your way.

“I feel like DeVito has done a good job of finding his way quickly, but obviously it’s impossible to close a gap of [13] years. I think DeVito’s done a great job, and obviously Tyrod’s a professional, that’s why he’s been in this league so long. Glad to have both on our team.”

Youthful energy or veteran calmness? Win now or long-term interest? Hometown hero or soon-to-be free agent?

Daboll has a potentially contentious decision to make.

“Obviously Tyrod’s a veteran presence, he’s been in the league I think it’s 13 years,” star left tackle Andrew Thomas said. “DeVito brings in energy, juice. He’s still learning the game, and that works out for him. They’re different guys, but we trust both of those guys. Whatever the coaches decide, that’s what we’ll go with. We’re gonna protect the same, run block the same regardless of who’s back there.”