Tommy DeVito’s tenure with the New York Giants has come to an end as the team cut the quarterback ahead of the league’s 4 p.m. roster deadline to reach 53 players. The local product, born in Livingston and raised in Cedar Grove, leaves after a preseason in which he flashed potential behind a crowded QB room that also includes starter Russell Wilson, rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart, and veteran Jameis Winston.
DeVito, 27, impressed with his accuracy and efficiency in the preseason, completing 30 of 38 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns with a single interception. He joined the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2023 after reportedly being offered more money by another team, and quickly endeared himself to fans with a memorable rookie-season stint.
During his rookie year, DeVito stepped in due to injuries and posted a 3-3 record as the Giants’ starter. He made his regular-season debut in Week 9 against the Jets, rushing for a six-yard TD and throwing for 175 yards on 15-of-20 passing after Daniel Jones went down. His first NFL start came the following week against the Cowboys, a game the Giants lost 49-17. He finished that season with three appearances, including two starts, completing 70.5% of his passes with no interceptions but no TDs in those starts.
With DeVito released, the market for quarterbacks continuing to look for opportunities has several notable names on the move. In addition to DeVito, Eagles rookie sixth-round pick Kyle McCord and Lions 2023 third-round pick Hendon Hooker were also released ahead of the cutdown.
What this means for DeVito going forward is that he’ll likely land with a team in need of experienced depth, potentially finding a path to a practice squad or a backup role behind a veteran starter. His local roots and preseason showings could make him an appealing option for teams evaluating depth behind their quarterbacks.
Summary: Tommy DeVito’s release from the Giants comes after a strong preseason and follows the departure of other quarterbacks as teams finalize their 53-man rosters. The quarterback market remains crowded, but DeVito’s performance and local ties could help him find a new opportunity as a developmental or depth option.