New England Patriots quarterback Tommy DeVito revealed how he got the nickname “Two Chains" when speaking with media members. The quarterback was originally nicknamed Tommy Cutlets due to his love of chicken cutlets. His mother used to cook for him in New Jersey, and the cutlets would be a staple of his meals. However, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel saw him wearing two gold chains, and from that moment forward, everything changed for DeVito. “Originally, he was calling me Cutlets. And then he saw me wearing two gold chains that I always have on and never take off, and it turned into Two Chains," DeVito said, via WEEI.
Tommy DeVito on Mike Vrabel calling him “Two Chains” “Originally he was calling me Cutlets and then he saw me wearing two gold chains that I always have on and never take off, and it turned into Two Chains.” pic.twitter.com/3UDbkZm3PJ — WEEI (@WEEI) August 11, 2026 DeVito has helped elevate the quarterback room in New England since taking over in the No. 2 role behind Drake Maye. He has been especially impressive in recent training camp practices. His comfort level in Josh McDaniels' offense is opening up more opportunities for him to attack downfield. If not for a penalty, he would have completed a deep pass to undrafted rookie wideout Cameron Dorner in the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday. Whether it's Two Chains or Cutlets, DeVito has gained the trust of his teammates and coaching staff to be a worthy backup plan if catastrophe ever strikes at the quarterback position. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Patriots backup QB reveals why Mike Vrabel calls him 'Two Chains'