- DeVito rose to stardom after stepping in for Giants, but has now been benched
- Judge signed a nine-year $360,000,000m contract with the Yankees this year
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New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito’s notoriety has reached new heights as he shared the story of how he met fellow New York sports star Aaron Judge.
In an interview with Peter Schrager for NFL on FOX, DeVito was asked about the experiences his new-found fame has brought him. He then revealed that the Yankees star gifted him with a nice gesture when they happened to dine in the same Manhattan restaurant.
‘Two nights ago, I went to dinner out in the city,’ DeVito shared. ‘The table next to me was Aaron Judge.
‘I saw him in the corner of my eye before but I didn’t wanna go say hello so I waited for the end of dinner. I went to go pay and the waiter had come over and said “Aaron tried to pay for your tab.”‘
While the gesture was incredible, DeVito was more excited about the fact the Judge was aware of who he was.
Tommy DeVito revealed that Aaron Judge paid for his tab at a New York City restaurant
![Judge signed a nine-year $360,000,000m contract with the Yankees after the 2023 season](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/26/14/79341771-12901121-image-a-2_1703599749225.jpg)
Judge signed a nine-year $360,000,000m contract with the Yankees after the 2023 season
‘Then I was like ‘This guy knows who I am?” he said laughing. ‘I turned around, introduced myself. That was a cool experience cause I am a Yankees fan.’
DeVito became a regular starter for the Giants after quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending ACL injury in November.
The New Jersey native quickly became a household name after showcasing his abilities despite going undrafted as a rookie earlier this year.
DeVito reportedly turned down hefty offers from New England and Washington to stay in his home state as a practice player for the Giants. He would star in back-to-back wins against both teams in November, which sparked his status as a fan favorite.
![DeVito told the story while speaking to Peter Schrager on FOX's Christmas Day NFL coverage](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/26/14/79342043-12901121-image-a-6_1703602063550.jpg)
DeVito told the story while speaking to Peter Schrager on FOX’s Christmas Day NFL coverage
![Judge is often spotted out-and-about in New York City, and he dined near DeVito recently](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/26/14/79343375-12901121-image-a-7_1703602091598.jpg)
Judge is often spotted out-and-about in New York City, and he dined near DeVito recently
It all went wrong for the NJ native on Christmas Day though, as he was benched on a tough afternoon for the Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles.
So far this season, DeVito has completed 112 of 176 passes for 1,087 yards and eight touchdowns.
Unfortunately, the Giants’ postseason hopes are slim to none with a 5-10 record sitting third in the NFC East.
They will close their season out with games against the Rams and Eagles at MetLife Stadium.
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