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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito did not play and spent all 60 minutes on the sidelines for the sixth time in seven games this season as the Patriots' backup quarterback.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Pats Pulpit

Tommy DeVito did not play in the Patriots' Week 7 loss to the Bears. For the sixth time in seven games this year, the Patriots' backup quarterback spent all 60 minutes on the sidelines.

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NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeVito did not play for the Patriots against the Jets in week six.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026Pats Pulpit

Tommy DeVito is the backup quarterback for the Patriots in Week 7 against the Bears, wearing number 16.

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NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026Pats Pulpit

DeVito remained sidelined for a third straight game and did not play in Week 6, despite the Patriots needing to go deep against the Jets.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito did not play and remained sidelined for a third straight game, despite the Patriots needing to go deep against the Jets.

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NegativeUsageOct 14, 2026Pats Pulpit

Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito did not play in Week 5 despite the Patriots' 45-17 blowout victory over the Raiders.

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NegativeUsageOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeVito did not play against Buffalo.

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NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito remained on the bench for all four quarters against Buffalo, maintaining his season-long snap count at 12 snaps, all from Week 3; this indicates he is not in the Patriots' offensive plans despite Drake Maye's heavy workload.

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NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026Pats Pulpit

Tommy DeVito remained on the bench for all four quarters in Week 4 after relieving Drake Maye late in the previous week's blowout loss to Jacksonville. His season-long snap count remains at 12, all from Week 3.

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NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Tommy DeVito entered the game in the late third quarter as a backup, replacing Drake Maye, and played 12 of 63 offensive snaps (19%).

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NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026Pats Pulpit

Quarterback Tommy DeVito entered the game in the late third quarter as a backup, playing 12 of 63 offensive snaps (19%) after Drake Maye was pulled due to the blowout nature of the contest.

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NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito, the Patriots' second-string quarterback, got rare opportunities to take the field in a regular season setting during the 35-6 loss to Jacksonville, providing backup experience in a blowout game.

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NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito replaced Drake Maye during the Patriots' blowout loss to Jacksonville in Week 3, indicating a potential quarterback change or rotation in response to Maye's poor performance.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito entered the Jacksonville game in relief of Drake Maye, finishing the 35-6 loss. The source notes Maye 'had to watch backup Tommy DeVito finish the game in his place,' indicating a benching decision by the coaching staff.

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NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026Pats Pulpit

Tommy DeVito took over as backup quarterback for the Patriots midway through the fourth quarter against Jacksonville in the 35-6 loss.

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NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026Pats Pulpit

Tommy DeVito entered the game in the fourth quarter, receiving his first regular season snaps as a Patriot after Drake Maye was benched. DeVito moved the Patriots into possible scoring range but turned the ball over on downs on an incomplete fourth-down pass intended for DeMario Douglas.

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NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito got his first regular season snaps as a Patriot in the fourth quarter after Drake Maye was benched; he moved the Patriots into possible scoring range but turned the ball over on downs on an incomplete fourth-down pass intended for DeMario Douglas.

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PositiveNewsSep 27, 2026Chuck Bass

The Patriots went from the Superbowl to playing Tommy Devito over Drake Maye

The Patriots went from the Superbowl to playing Tommy Devito over Drake Maye

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NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito entered the game in the fourth quarter with under eight minutes remaining, replacing benched starter Drake Maye while the Patriots trailed 35-6 against Jacksonville.

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NegativeProjectionSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito is ranked as the 2nd worst backup quarterback in Garrett Podell's CBS Sports backup QB rankings, indicating limited confidence in his ability to perform if called upon.

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NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026Pats Pulpit

DeVito remained on the bench throughout Week 2 versus Pittsburgh, not seeing any playing time. For a second straight game, the Patriots did not use their QB2, with starter Drake Maye playing all 55 offensive snaps.

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NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeVito did not play against Seattle.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Acquired via waiver claim in 2025 under Mike Vrabel's regime; serves as backup quarterback on the 2026 Patriots 53-man roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeVito served as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback throughout last season; Behren Morton will now fill this role on the current roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeVito was claimed off waivers by the Patriots last year and remains part of the quarterback depth chart as the team continues to use the waiver wire as a roster-building tool.

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NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026Pats Pulpit

Tommy DeVito played only the first two series of the preseason finale against the Browns, recording 9 snaps (15% of offensive snaps). The limited reps suggest DeVito is not the favored backup quarterback option, with Behren Morton receiving the bulk of backup snaps instead.

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NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito appeared in 9 snaps (15% of offensive plays) for the Patriots in the preseason finale, taking the field for the first two series before Behren Morton took over late in the first quarter. The source notes there is no real competition between the two backup quarterbacks.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Pats Pulpit

Tommy DeVito is projected to make the 53-man roster as the backup quarterback; the source notes he is an experienced player who had some really good moments leading the second-string offense through training camp and preseason.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito is the clear backup quarterback for the Patriots and is described as an experienced player who had some really good moments leading the second-string offense through training camp and preseason.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

DeVito, last year's emergency third quarterback, found significant playing time in the preseason finale as the new backup with Drake Maye resting. He completed 2-of-4 passes for 55 yards and 16 rushing yards, connecting with Kyle Williams for a touchdown on a go route against man-to-man coverage before exiting at the 3:30 mark of the first quarter.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Pats Pulpit

Last year's emergency third quarterback made the most of whatever was left in the preseason finale. DeVito completed 2-of-4 passes for 55 yards and added 16 yards rushing, finding Kyle Williams for a touchdown on a go route for the third scoring strike between the quarterback and wide receiver in as many August matchups. He stayed in until the 3:30 mark in the first quarter, establishing himself as the new backup behind Drake Maye.

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NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026Pats Pulpit

Drew the start for the Patriots with QB coach Ashton Grant calling offensive plays; connected with Kyle Williams on a 45-yard touchdown in the first quarter before being replaced by seventh-round rookie Behren Morton late in the first quarter.

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NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

DeVito started for the Patriots and threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams on his opening drive, but the Patriots' offense struggled overall in the preseason loss to Cleveland.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Tommy DeVito drew the start for the Patriots in the preseason game with QB coach Ashton Grant calling offensive plays; he connected with Kyle Williams on a 45-yard touchdown down the left sideline early in the first quarter.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito will get another extended opportunity to run the New England offense in the preseason finale against Cleveland.

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PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tommy DeVito has thrown for 289 yards and two touchdowns across two weeks of the preseason; Tommy Devito (the picker) cites this as reason to back the Patriots in Week 3 against the Browns, calling it 'easy money' given that neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders will play.

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NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Patriots QB2 Tommy DeVito will start in the Week 3 preseason finale against the Browns, with third-stringer Behren Morton likely to get the bulk of snaps into the second half.

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NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saw action with the second-team offense during Monday's practice, including plays at center with Greg Van Roten and an end-of-game drive that was intercepted by John Saunders Jr.

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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026Pats Pulpit

Tommy DeVito's productive start to the summer likely leaves head coach Mike Vrabel comfortable with him as Drake Maye's backup in 2026, despite his decisiveness not being as strong as desired in preseason action.

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