Patriots clear QB path
New England won't bring back Josh Dobbs — they signed Tommy DeVito to a two‑year, $4.4 million deal to back up young starter Drake Maye. (sports.yahoo.com)
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the team informed Josh Dobbs it would release him after failing to find a trade partner, with the initial reports surfacing March 23, 2026. (espn.com)) Dobbs had signed a two‑year deal worth about $8 million last March, and sources say his exit will free roughly $3.7 million in 2026 cap space for New England. (sports.yahoo.com)) DeVito’s new paperwork includes roughly $2 million guaranteed and performance/incentive escalators that can push the deal’s value to about $7.4 million, per his agent’s disclosure. (espn.com)) The Patriots originally claimed DeVito off waivers from the New York Giants after the 2025 roster cutdown; he spent last season as the emergency third quarterback and did not appear in a regular‑season game for New England. (sports.yahoo.com)) With the roster now carrying the starter and DeVito, league analysts project DeVito to slide into the primary backup spot and expect New England to pursue a dedicated third quarterback later in the offseason. (cbssports.com))
