Tommy DeVito must have made quite an impression on the New England Patriots in last week’s preseason finale.
The Patriots claimed DeVito off of waivers Wednesday, a day after the fan-favorite quarterback was cut by the Giants.
DeVito is expected to serve as Patriots’ third-string quarterback, behind Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs.
“Strengthening on our roster, certainly, at a premium position,” Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday.
New England’s claim officially ends DeVito’s time with the Giants, with whom he spent his first two NFL seasons.
He did not make the Giants’ initial 53-man roster this year after their offseason additions of Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart, but DeVito could have returned to their practice squad had he cleared waivers.