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Undrafted QB DeVito Joins Patriots Roster After Giants Release
27 Aug
Summary
- 27-year-old QB Tommy DeVito claimed by Patriots after Giants waived him
- DeVito was a fan favorite in New York, nicknamed "Tommy Cutlets"
- DeVito has started 8 games, completed 65% of passes for 1,358 yards
In a surprising move, the New England Patriots have claimed quarterback Tommy DeVito, who was recently waived by the New York Giants. DeVito, a 27-year-old who was known as "Tommy Cutlets" during his time in New York, has now joined the Patriots roster as the third quarterback behind starter Drake Maye and backup Josh Dobbs.
It was believed that DeVito would have a chance to return to the Giants' practice squad if he cleared waivers, but the Patriots swooped in and claimed the former undrafted free agent. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged that having vice president of player personnel Ryan Cowden, who previously worked with the Giants, was beneficial in providing insight into DeVito.
DeVito has started 8 games and appeared in 12, completing 65% of his passes for 1,358 yards with 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. During the preseason, he was impressive, going 30-of-38 for 323 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. Three of those preseason touchdowns came in a 42-10 Giants win over the Patriots, further showcasing his potential.
