CONTRACT DETAILS EMERGE FOR QUARTERBACK'S EXTENSION
The New England Patriots have reached an agreement to re-sign quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year contract. The deal carries a maximum value of $7.4 million, with $2 million of that amount guaranteed. This move, confirmed by DeVito's agent, secures the quarterback's position with the team as the NFL's legal tampering period approaches. DeVito, who will be 28 in August, spent the previous season with the Patriots but did not play in any games, serving primarily as the team's third-string quarterback.
The contract breakdown reveals a base value of $4.4 million. For the 2026 season, DeVito is set to earn a base salary of $1.15 million, alongside a $600,000 signing bonus (split evenly across the two years), a $425,000 roster bonus, a $75,000 workout bonus, and up to $1.5 million in incentives. His salary cap hit for 2026 is projected at $1.55 million. In 2027, his base salary increases to $1.6 million, with the remaining signing, roster, and workout bonuses applied, bringing his salary cap hit for that year to $2.425 million.
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IMPLICATIONS FOR THE QUARTERBACK ROOM
This agreement signals an intent to retain the existing quarterback hierarchy. DeVito is expected to continue behind starter Drake Maye, who was a runner-up for NFL MVP last season, and veteran backup Joshua Dobbs. Dobbs' current contract has a structure that allows the Patriots flexibility for salary cap management, suggesting DeVito's role as the primary backup or emergency option is solidified for the immediate future. DeVito's prior tenure with the Patriots, where he reportedly made a positive impression on coaches despite not seeing game action, likely contributed to this extension. He joined the team last August after being claimed off waivers from the New York Giants.
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BACKGROUND: A SEASON ON THE SIDELINES
Tommy DeVito, 27, was a waiver claim for the Patriots in August of the previous year. Throughout the 2025 season, he occupied the role of the team's third-string quarterback, operating behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs. While he did not take a single snap in any game, reports indicate that DeVito impressed coaching staff with his understanding of the offense. His agent, Sean Stellato, confirmed the contract, solidifying his place in the team's plans. The two-year deal, while not a prohibitively large financial commitment, provides a degree of certainty for both the player and the franchise as they navigate the upcoming NFL season.