If you can't beat 'em in the preseason, sign 'em.

The New England Patriots claimed former New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito off waivers Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction wire . The Giants parted ways with DeVito on Tuesday ahead of the 4 p.m. ET cutdown deadline, and the Patriots had the NFL's No. 4 waiver priority, giving them an inside track to add the 27-year-old QB.

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A New Jersey native, DeVito became a fan favorite in New York when he was thrust into a starting role during the 2023 season and led a moribund Giants team to three wins in six starts. The Syracuse and Illinois product finished that campaign with 1,101 passing yards, a 64 percent completion rate and eight passing touchdowns to three

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