FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots bolstered their quarterback depth chart by claiming former New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito on waivers Wednesday.

To make room for DeVito, the Patriots released veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne after talks to trade him didn't come to fruition.

DeVito, who developed a following among Giants fans as an inspiring underdog who broke through as an undrafted free agent in 2023, joins starter Drake Maye and top backup Joshua Dobbs in New England.

The Patriots have been in the market for a No. 3 quarterback since releasing undrafted free agent Ben Wooldridge on Friday, and they got a closeup look at DeVito in last week's preseason finale when DeVito sliced up their backup defense in going 17-of-20 for 198 yards with three

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