Giants Include Tommy DeVito in the 53-man Behind Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor at quarterback, Roster DeVito will act as backup.
As anticipated, quarterback Tommy DeVito has been promoted by the New York Giants to the 53-man roster.
DeVito, who was out of standard practice squad elevations, will provide depth at the quarterback position where starter Daniel Jones, although cleared for contact after missing three games with a neck injury, is due to return to the lineup. In contrast, backup Tyrod Taylor, who suffered a rib injury last week, could miss time.
DeVito originally signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent on April 29. After playing with the Syracuse Orange from 2017 to 2021, he entered the transfer portal and played his senior season with the Illinois Fighting Illini.
During his time in the Big Ten Conference, DeVito thrived in his new school and put up remarkably efficient numbers, including a 69.6 completion percentage, 15 touchdown passes against just four interceptions, and six rushing touchdowns. The New Jersey native’s performance, in part, helped Illinois improve from a 5-7 record in 2021 to an 8-5 record in 2022 and a ReliaQuest Bowl berth.
The 24-year-old, a product of Essex County, New Jersey, saw the majority of the Giants’ preseason practice time. He completed 43 of 64 passes for 453 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Despite not making the initial 53-man roster, he has been a member of the practice squad since the beginning of the season and has been promoted every three weeks.
Gunner Olszewski, a receiver and return specialist, was cut by the Giants on Monday to make room for DeVito. Olszewski is anticipated to return to the Giants practice roster.
