The New England Patriots stood No. 4 in the waiver priority after active rosters around the NFL reduced to 53.

That standing would be put to use by head coach Mike Vrabel’s contingent.

The organization claimed quarterback Tommy DeVito and cornerback Charles Woods off waivers as the window closed Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET, according to the transaction wire.

Devito, 27, went 17-of-20 passing for 198 yards and three touchdowns for the New York Giants in the preseason finale at MetLife Stadium. The New Jersey native signed with his hometown team as an undrafted free agent by way of Syracuse and Illinois in 2023. DeVito has started eight of his dozen NFL appearances since then, completing 65.3 percent of his attempts for 1,358 yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions. The 6-foot-2,

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