The New York Giants’ decision to maintain a conventional 53-man roster led them to release quarterback Tommy DeVito – something which wasn’t completely unexpected given all their recent acquisitions in this position. Given all this offseason’s quarterback acquisitions, DeVito’s status on the team became tenuous at best.
Details on DeVito’s Release
In an effort to strengthen their quarterback contingent for the 2025 season, the Giants secured veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston and traded up to draft Jaxson Dart out of Ole Miss. This left Tommy DeVito, who joined the Giants as an undrafted player from Illinois in 2023, as the expendable fourth choice. Despite demonstrating his capability as a reliable backup quarterback in the league, DeVito’s release on Tuesday was anticipated.
DeVito’s Journey with the Giants
DeVito, hailing from New Jersey, embarked on his professional journey with the Giants, stepping in as a crucial player during the 2023 season due to injuries plaguing the team’s starting and backup quarterbacks. Over nine games, including six starts, he managed a balanced 3-3 record, at one point securing three consecutive wins. The following year, DeVito’s participation was limited, resulting in two starts and two losses. However, his experience within Coach Brian Daboll’s system made him the most seasoned quarterback in the Giants’ playbook despite being the new season’s fourth-string quarterback.
Looking Ahead for DeVito
DeVito may find himself at the bottom of the Giants depth chart, yet his preseason performance showed promise despite this; completing 17 of 20 passes for 198 yards with three touchdowns to mark what may be his last game with them. DeVito boasted 8 touchdowns against 3 interceptions over his 12 career games thus demonstrating his value as a backup NFL quarterback. At 27 years old it remains to be seen if DeVito will secure another opportunity or whether his time with Giants marks his peak career accomplishment.
Tommy DeVito’s release marks not only an end of an era for local fans but also potentially heralds a fresh chapter for him as an NFL star.