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Patriots Claim Tommy DeVito After Giants Waive QB on Cutdown Day

He joins Drake Maye’s quarterback room following New York’s offseason overhaul at the position.

Aug 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) throws the ball during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images/File Photo
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 16: 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 England was awarded the waiver claim a day after DeVito was released, ending hopes of a Giants practice‑squad return.
  • By rule, a cutdown‑week waiver claim secures DeVito a spot on the Patriots’ 53 through at least Week 3.
  • He projects as QB3 behind starter Drake Maye and veteran Joshua Dobbs, according to the team’s current setup.
  • The Giants committed to Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and first‑round rookie Jaxson Dart, making a four‑quarterback roster unlikely.
  • DeVito impressed in the preseason finale against New England (17 of 20, 198 yards, three touchdowns) and has career totals of 145‑for‑222 for 1,358 yards with eight TDs and three INTs in 12 games.