New York Giants waive QB Tommy DeVito, likely ending 'Tommy Cutlets' era

Aug 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) throws the ball during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.

The New York Giants' "Tommy Cutlets" era appears "finito."

The team waived quarterback Tommy DeVito on Tuesday, according to NorthJersey.com, part of the USA TODAY Network.

The Giants added three quarterbacks to the roster this offseason, signing veterans Russell Wilson (to start) and Jameis Winston (as a backup) and also drafted Jaxson Dart in the first round.

DeVito became a fan favorite during the 2023 season when he started six games for "Big Blue," which went 3-3 in those contests. He endeared himself by living at home in his native New Jersey and commenting that his mother still cooked him chicken cutlets; his "chef's kiss" hand gesture also became a DeVito calling card.

The 27-year-old also started two games last season and has thrown eight career touchdowns with three interceptions.

A product of prep powerhouse Don Bosco, DeVito spent the first five years of his college career at Syracuse before transferring to Illinois for the 2022 campaign.

Giants QB depth chart

With DeVito out of the mix (potentially temporarily), the team turns to a pair of veterans and a rookie passer to fill out the room. Here's how they line up: