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The New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in a preseason game at Gillette Stadium, with backup quarterbacks Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton each scoring touchdowns. The match served as a final evaluation for both teams ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, featuring significant playing time for depth players and rookies.
With the first preseason game approaching, the New England Patriots are finalizing their 53-man roster. Drake Maye is expected to rest, allowing Tommy DeVito to solidify his backup role. Key players like Romeo Doubs and Eli Raridon have risen in the depth chart, while Behren Morton faces the toughest cut decision. The team is managing injuries and competition across multiple positions.
The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts tied 13-13 in their 2026 preseason opener at Gillette Stadium. While starters like Drake Maye and A.J. Brown rested, backup quarterback Tommy DeVito showed flashes of inconsistency. Kicker Andy Borregales struggled significantly, missing three field goals. The game highlighted promising performances from rookies Kyle Williams and Eli Raridon, but also raised concerns over injuries to offensive linemen Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich.
New England and Indianapolis played to a 13-13 tie in the 2026 preseason opener. Tommy DeVito started at quarterback for the Patriots, going 13-of-22 for 138 yards with a TD and no turnovers, while rookie Behren Morton struggled after halftime. The interior offensive line was thin due to injuries, Jam Miller led the backfield with 55 rushing yards, and the defense created turnovers (two interceptions) as the kicking game was imperfect (Borregales went 2-for-5 on field goals).
In Foxboro, the Patriots and Colts held a joint practice where Drake Maye generally outperformed Colts QB Daniel Jones in 11-on-11s, though Maye threw an interception on the final drive as Jones capped his sequence with a late TD. The Patriots’ reserves won both 1-minute drills, with Tommy DeVito connecting on a long TD to Mack Hollins and later a two-point conversion to Eli Raridon. Dell Pettus stood out on defense, while Jonathan Taylor looked sharp for Indy behind a strong Colts line. New England mixed in rookies and depth players—Eli Raridon stood out as a target, Marcellas Dial Jr. logged multiple breakups, and Elijah Ponder flashed with a would-be sack. Absences and injuries clouded the day (Gonzalez, Woods, Brown out; Elliss limited; Barmore sidelined), with next practice Aug. 19 vs the Eagles.
WR DeMario Douglas starred at Friday’s practice scrimmage, catching six passes with two touchdowns and a 50-yard gain late in the two-minute drill. Backup QB Tommy DeVito went 13-for-16 with two TDs, highlighting himself as the No. 2 on the depth chart. Undrafted rookies Xavier Holmes and Khalil Jacobs turned heads, while CB Kindle Vildor broke up two passes. Kicker Andy Borregales struggled, missing a 50-yard field goal and an extra point. After five practices, the Patriots head into a weekend break and return Tuesday for a joint session with the Colts ahead of the preseason opener.
Patriots' Blue team beat White 23-17 in the intrasquad, led by Tommy DeVito (12 of 14, 197 yards, 2 TDs) and Drake Maye (10 of 18, 126 yards, 2 TDs). Hunter Henry left with an apparent leg injury, Will Campbell sat out with a left-arm issue, and Marcus Bryant was briefly ill as New England prepares for a Colts joint practice after two off days.
The New England Patriots plan to release backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs after failed trade talks, reshaping Drake Maye’s backup situation with the re-signing of Tommy DeVito, while Dobbs has appeared in four games this past season and has played for nine NFL teams.
The New England Patriots plan to release quarterback Joshua Dobbs, saving about $3.7 million against the cap with $1.05 million in dead money after his 2025 backup role. The team recently re-signed Tommy DeVito to a two-year, $4.4 million deal and he is likely to back up Drake Maye in 2026, while Dobbs’ career totals include 27 games (15 starts), 3,346 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions as a journeyman across six teams.
Tommy DeVito re-signs with the New England Patriots on a two-year, $7.4 million contract with $2 million guaranteed, keeping the 27-year-old as a reserve quarterback behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs after not appearing in 2025 games; he previously appeared in 12 Giants games with eight starts and a 65.3% completion rate for 1,358 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions.
The New York Giants secured a rare late-season victory over the Raiders, highlighting their strategic approach to draft positioning, the emergence of Tommy DeVito, and key player re-signings like Jermaine Eluemunor and Wan'Dale Robinson, which could influence their offseason plans and draft strategy.
Tommy DeVito, a backup quarterback for the Giants, was claimed off waivers by the Patriots, marking a new chapter in his NFL career. DeVito expressed gratitude for his time with the Giants and excitement for his future with New England, where he will serve as the third-string quarterback behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs.
The New York Giants hoped to re-sign quarterback Tommy DeVito to their practice squad after cutting him, but he was claimed by the New England Patriots and added to their 53-man roster. Giants GM Joe Schoen expressed happiness for DeVito's new opportunity and acknowledged the team's roster constraints. DeVito impressed in preseason and has shown he belongs on an NFL roster, even if not with the Giants.
The Patriots added quarterback Tommy DeVito off waivers to their roster, competing with Joshua Dobbs for the backup spot, while also acquiring Rams corner Charles Woods and making other roster adjustments, including releasing Kendrick Bourne. Coach Mike Vrabel explained that these moves aim to strengthen the overall team composition and adapt to performance and practice insights.
The New England Patriots released WR Javon Baker and WR Kendrick Bourne, claimed QB Tommy DeVito from the Giants and CB Charles Woods from the Rams, and signed 16 players to their practice squad, including several released players from the team.