The New York Giants have completely overhauled their quarterback room after the end of the Daniel Jones era exploded in such a spectacular fashion, though all of that moving and shaking could spell doom for a player Giants fans have come to love.
Not only did the Giants sign Jameis Winston to a two-year contract and take a chance on Russell Wilson following his up-and-down season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they used a first-round pick on Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart as they designated him their quarterback of the future.
This all looks bad for Tommy DeVito, who has ridden his Italian heritage, status as a local high school star, and surprisingly competent level of play to some semi-stardom over the last few wretched seasons of Giants football.
It is commonly accepted that teams in the NFL won't carry four quarterbacks on the active roster, and there is no way that DeVito is going to overtake any of the three ahead of them based on his merit as a passer. DeVito could live on the practice squad, but he may have played his last snap as a Giant.
Giants could be on the verge of parting ways with Tommy DeVito
DeVito has already overcome the odds, as he came into the NFL as an undrafted free agent without ideal size and an arm that is considered below average in the pros. However, DeVito's accuracy and ability to avoid back-breaking turnovers helped him look like a solid NFL backup.
The Giants will likely ride Wilson until the wheels fall off on the veteran's NFL career, and Dart will eventually take over a starting role when the organization thinks he is ready for it. Winston will be there to give the Giants another high-ceiling option, which leaves DeVito without a role.
DeVito should have a market if he is released. DeVito's mellow style of play lends itself well to backup work, and he is still just 26 years old. DeVito won't challenge any incumbent starter with a tenuous hold on their QB1 job, but he could give an offense some assurance that things won't devolve into the unwatchable tier.
It's always nice to see a quarterback with a vowel on the end of his name becoming a local hero and starring for the Giants, but DeVito's lack of a high ceiling and the Giants' decision to begin the Dart era make him much less likely to stick around. The Tommy Cutlets era is coming to a close.