Tommy DeVito had a busy offseason. The Patriots backup, who completed 65.3 percent of his passes across eight career starts before watching New England’s Super Bowl LX run end in a tough loss to Seattle. DeVito has stayed in the headlines since locking down his roster spot. Now a personal milestone from a beach getaway is giving fans something completely different to talk about.
Tommy DeVito Confirms Engagement to Girlfriend Michayla
Tommy DeVito made it official on July 15, confirming his engagement to girlfriend Michayla Anja during a stay at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort. The Patriots quarterback shared the news on Instagram, and the moment quickly made the rounds on social media as fans and fellow players sent their congratulations.
Congratulations to #Patriots QB Tommy DeVito and his girlfriend Michayla on their engagement! 💍
(📸 tommydevito IG) pic.twitter.com/6j51LWTTQL
— Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) July 17, 2026
The couple first went public in April, when DeVito posted photos from a Turks and Caicos vacation. Michayla had already become a familiar presence around the team by then, having attended Patriots home games at Gillette Stadium since the fall of 2025, not long before New England’s Super Bowl LX loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
New England Patriots quarterback Tommy DeVito (16) and Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8) shake hands after the game in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
DeVito joined the Patriots in August 2025 after being waived by the New York Giants, where he earned a following during a surprise three-game winning streak in 2023.
He served as New England’s third-string quarterback through the 2025 season behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs, then stepped into the backup role once Dobbs was released. That domestic milestone follows a big financial one he locked down earlier this year.
Tommy DeVito’s Contract Extension Sets Up Bigger 2026 Role
DeVito’s rise off the field mirrors his growing security within the organization. In March, he agreed to a two-year, $7.4 million contract extension with New England, turning down a chance to test unrestricted free agency in 2027.
“I’m looked at as Tommy DeVito the football player and not ‘Tommy Cutlets,'” DeVito once explained.
The comment reflected how far he has moved past his viral Giants nickname a o a steady, respected role behind Drake Maye.
With Dobbs now off the roster, DeVito enters 2026 as the clear No. 2 option in New England. His climb from undrafted free agent to a locked-in backup job doubles as the same steady rise now defining his personal life.
DeVito enters training camp secure in both his career and his personal life. The Patriots open the 2026 season aiming to build on last year’s AFC title run, with Maye and DeVito chasing a return trip to the Super Bowl.
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