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Giants Release Tommy DeVito on Roster Cutdown Day

The move reflects New York's choice to preserve roster depth rather than keep a fourth quarterback.

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Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants in action during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 31-12.
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Overview

  • New York will carry Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart into Week 1, according to ESPN reporting.
  • After the cut, DeVito goes to waivers and could be claimed by another team before any potential practice-squad return to the Giants.
  • The 27-year-old capped the preseason by completing 15 of 17 passes with three touchdowns in the finale.
  • NFL Network reported the Giants considered four quarterbacks but chose not to risk losing depth elsewhere on the 53-man roster.
  • DeVito, a Cedar Grove, N.J., native who signed as an undrafted free agent, started eight games for the Giants over two seasons and went 3–5.