Tommy DeVito, who began his NFL journey with the New York Giants, has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the New England Patriots, securing his place on the team through the upcoming seasons. The agreement, finalized on Friday, is valued at $7.4 million with $2 million guaranteed, keeping DeVito as a backup quarterback behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs.
DeVito’s NFL Career and Role with the Patriots
Before joining the Patriots, DeVito spent two seasons with the Giants but was waived prior to the 2025 season. Since signing with New England, he served as the team’s third-string quarterback and did not play in any games last season. Over his NFL career, DeVito has started eight games, appearing in 12 overall, accumulating 1,358 passing yards with eight touchdowns against three interceptions. His NFL earnings before this contract totaled $2.6 million, and the base value of his new deal is reported to be $4.4 million, according to ESPN.
Quarterback Free Agency Landscape and Implications of DeVito’s Re-signing
Although not widely seen as a starting quarterback, DeVito’s return to the Patriots slightly reduces the available pool of quarterbacks in free agency. This year’s quarterback market includes notable names such as Kyler Murray, soon to be released by the Arizona Cardinals, who is speculated to join the Minnesota Vikings. Malik Willis, expected to secure a significant contract during the offseason, may also find himself starting for teams like the Cardinals or the New York Jets.
Other free agent quarterbacks include veterans Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Joe Flacco. With several teams seeking quarterback solutions, the competition for available players is expected to be intense as the league year progresses.
What This Means for the Patriots and NFL Quarterback Options
This contract extension for DeVito indicates the Patriots’ desire to maintain depth at the quarterback position and develop existing talent within their roster. While he remains behind Maye and Dobbs on the depth chart, DeVito’s experience and history with the team offer stability in a position critical to team success. As the quarterback free agent market evolves, DeVito’s commitment to New England will impact how teams approach their quarterback needs moving forward, particularly as established veterans and emerging players find new homes.
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