On September 7, 2025, the New England Patriots finalized a new contract with quarterback Tommy DeVito at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, ensuring he will not enter free agency. The agreement, first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, keeps DeVito with the Patriots for the next two years under a $7.4 million deal featuring $2 million guaranteed.
Details and Implications of DeVito’s Contract
DeVito, 27, was originally set to become a restricted free agent, with the Patriots needing to tender him by Wednesday for a minimum cost of $3.52 million, according to OverTheCap.com. By signing the contract early, the Patriots avoided this tender process. DeVito joined the team last summer after being claimed off waivers during final roster cuts and served as the third-string quarterback behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs throughout the 2025 season without seeing game action.
Quarterback Room Stability for 2026 Season
The Patriots’ quarterback roster is expected to remain intact for the 2026 season, with Dobbs entering the last year of his contract. Dobbs previously spent his initial two NFL seasons with the New York Giants, where he was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2023. During his tenure with the Giants, Dobbs appeared in 12 games, started eight, and posted a 3-5 record while completing 65.3 percent of his passes for 1,358 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Other Patriots’ Free Agents and Roster Decisions
Following the resolution of DeVito’s deal, only two restricted free agents remain on the Patriots’ roster: defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy and linebacker Jack Gibbens. Meanwhile, cornerback Alex Austin and offensive tackle Yasir Durant are expected not to be tendered. Heading into the offseason, the Patriots had 14 scheduled free agents, highlighting challenges in managing team personnel decisions amid an unsettled offseason.
New England reached agreement today with QB Tommy DeVito on a two-year, $7.4 million deal that includes $2 million guaranteed, per his agent @seanstellato. pic.twitter.com/bTWP52gqSc
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 6, 2026
