Tommy DeVito was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots on Wednesday, retaining the well-known NFL underdog story alive after a three-year stint with the New York Giants.
New England had an up-close and private view of DeVito’s potential within the preseason finale towards the Giants. He was 17-for-20 passing with three landing passes.
DeVito’s arrival as a purported backup behind 2024 No. 3 general decide Drake Maye comes with the assure of a roster spot by way of a minimum of Week 3 by NFL rule due to the waiver declare.
When the Patriots set their 53-man roster on Tuesday, solely Maye and journeyman Joshua Dobbs have been listed at quarterback.
DeVito, 27, was the odd man out with the Giants, who erased their current QB depth chart to signal Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free company. They spent a first-round decide to pick out Jaxson Dart in April, which grew to become more and more ominous for DeVito’s probabilities of remaining along with his hometown crew.
For the 2025 preseason, DeVito accomplished 30 of 38 passes (78.9 p.c) for 323 yards and 4 touchdowns and one interception.
In 12 profession NFL video games with the Giants, DeVito accomplished 145 of 222 passes for 1,358 yards. All eight of his profession TD passes and three interceptions got here throughout his 2023 season when he made three begins following an damage to Tyrod Taylor.
He entered the NFL with the Giants in April 2023, signing an undrafted free agent contract after a productive senior season at Illinois. He performed at Syracuse from 2019-2021 and totaled 43 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in 40 profession school video games.
–Subject Stage Media
