Tommy DeVito was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots on Wednesday, keeping the well-known NFL underdog story alive after a three-year stint with the New York Giants.
New England had an up-close and personal view of DeVito’s potential in the preseason finale against the Giants. He was 17-for-20 passing with three touchdown passes.
DeVito’s arrival as a purported backup behind 2024 No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye comes with the guarantee of a roster spot through at least Week 3 by NFL rule because of the waiver claim.
When the Patriots set their 53-man roster on Tuesday, only Maye and journeyman Joshua Dobbs were listed at quarterback.
DeVito, 27, was the odd man out with the Giants, who erased their existing QB depth chart to sign Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency. They spent a first-round pick to select Jaxson Dart in April, which became increasingly ominous for DeVito’s chances of remaining with his hometown team.
For the 2025 preseason, DeVito completed 30 of 38 passes (78.9 percent) for 323 yards and four touchdowns and one interception.
In 12 career NFL games with the Giants, DeVito completed 145 of 222 passes for 1,358 yards. All eight of his career TD passes and three interceptions came during his 2023 season when he made three starts following an injury 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 played at Syracuse from 2019-2021 and totaled 43 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in 40 career college games.
