Patriots Extend Backup QB DeVito Through 2026

Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the New England Patriots, securing his role on the team's depth chart through the 2026 season. The deal, worth up to $7.4 million with $2 million guaranteed, was confirmed by DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, on Friday.

DeVito, a 27-year-old New Jersey native, joined the Patriots last year after being claimed off waivers from the New York Giants in August 2025. He served as the third-string quarterback behind starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs during the 2025 regular season, appearing on the inactive list for all 17 games and the postseason without seeing action. The Patriots finished 14-3, captured the AFC East title for the first time since 2019, and advanced to Super Bowl LX, where they fell to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13.

The extension ensures continuity in New England's quarterback room, with Maye, Dobbs, and DeVito all under contract for 2026. As a restricted free agent, DeVito could have received a tender offer from the Patriots worth $3.52 million, but the multiyear agreement provides longer-term stability. Analysts noted that the move allows the team to focus resources elsewhere in the...