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DeVito Named Emergency QB for Patriots vs. Dolphins

9/16/2025

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DeVito will serve as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback against the Dolphins on Sunday, despite being inactive.
This is his second week in this role after being claimed off waivers in late August.
He can only play if both Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs are unavailable due to injury, illness, or ejection.
The decision underscores the team's strategy for quarterback management.
The Patriots seek to ensure competitive readiness despite DeVito's inactive status.

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DeVito will serve as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback against the Dolphins on Sunday, despite being inactive.
This is his second week in this role after being claimed off waivers in late August.
He can only play if both Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs are unavailable due to injury, illness, or ejection.
The decision underscores the team's strategy for quarterback management.
The Patriots seek to ensure competitive readiness despite DeVito's inactive status.