Patriots To Re-Sign QB Tommy DeVito

The Patriots put in a waiver claim and retained DeVito through the 2025 season. The fan favorite was on course for restricted free agency, but instead he has worked out a multiyear deal to remain in place. DeVito has agreed to a two-year pact with New England, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

This contract has a maximum value of $7.4MM, per Schefter. He adds DeVito will secure $2MM in guarantees. As a result, the backup gig may be in store in this case. The reigning AFC champions will of course have Drake Maye atop the depth chart for years to come, but this commitment could be a signal DeVito is viewed as QB2 option. Veteran Josh Dobbs is under contract through 2026.

None of Dobbs’ scheduled base salary ($3.2MM) is guaranteed, however. A release in his case would yield $3.7MM in cap savings, so a parting of ways in this case will now be something to watch for. At a minimum, DeVito – who made eight starts across the 2023 and ’24 seasons during his time with the Giants – will remain in the fold as depth under center for New England.

The 27-year-old posted a passer rating of 88.4 during his New York stretch. A relatively high floor may be expected moving forward, especially if DeVito meshes with the scheme implemented by Josh McDaniels upon his return to the Patriots in 2024. New England’s offense will of course hinge in large part on the play of Maye in Year 3 and beyond, but it will be interesting to see if DeVito receives a full-time backup gig on his second career team.