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Tommy DeVito gets new nickname from Mike Vrabel with Patriots

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:16 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Tommy DeVito gets new nickname from Mike Vrabel with Patriots

Summary

New England Patriots backup quarterback Tommy DeVito shared that head coach Mike Vrabel has given him the nickname 'Two Chains.' Initially known as 'Tommy Cutlets,' DeVito’s new moniker comes from his penchant for wearing gold chains. DeVito, who joined the Patriots after playing for the New York Giants, is vying to solidify his role as the team's second-string quarterback behind starter Drake Maye. His performance in the first preseason game outpaced fellow quarterback Behren Morton, setting the stage for competition as the preseason continues.

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•DeVito was previously known as 'Tommy Cutlets.'
•Vrabel's nickname reflects DeVito's fashion choice.
•DeVito completed 13 of 22 passes for 138 yards in his last game.
•He is competing for the backup QB position in preseason.
•The Patriots have two more preseason games to evaluate players.

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4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots Tommy DeVito Reveals Nickname Mike Vrabel Gave Him, Upgrading Cutlets

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Not many backup quarterbacks have a well-known nickname. Then again, Tommy DeVito of the New England Patriots isn’t your standard issue backup quarterback.While with the New York Giants, DeVito briefly became a sensation. While playing in the NFL, he became known for living with his parents and being incredibly proud of his Italian heritage. It […] The post Patriots Tommy DeVito Reveals Nickname Mike Vrabel Gave Him, Upgrading Cutlets appeared first on HEAVY.
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