"Starting with New England releasing veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne, the Patriots were busy on Wednesday augmenting their depth chart - adding a few players off the waiver wire following cutdown day. With New England sitting in fourth on the waiver wire between the Titans, Browns, and Giants, the Patriots had a prime opportunity to bolster their depth."
"DeVito, 27, was a fan favorite in New York while playing for the Giants - appearing in 12 career games (five starts) over the previous two years. During his tenure in New York, DeVito sported a 65.3 completion percentage to go along with eight touchdowns and three interceptions. According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Patriots had some history with DeVito - as New England attempted to sign the QB in 2023 before he eventually put pen to paper on a deal with the Giants' practice squad."
"The Patriots had a front-row seat to evaluate DeVito ahead of roster cutdown day, as the former Syracuse and Illinois QB torched New England during the Giants' 42-10 blowout win during their preseason finale last week. In that win, DeVito completed 17 of his 20 pass attempts for 198 yards and three touchdowns."
The Patriots finalized their 53-man roster and shortly after released veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne while adding players off the waiver wire. New England held the fourth waiver priority behind the Titans, Browns, and Giants, enabling targeted pickups to bolster depth. The team claimed quarterback Tommy DeVito, 27, who appeared in 12 games (five starts) with the Giants and posted a 65.3 completion percentage with eight touchdowns and three interceptions. DeVito drew New England interest in 2023 and completed 17 of 20 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns in a preseason blowout against New England. DeVito joins a QB group led by Drake Maye and a veteran backup.
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