Current:Home > InvestTommy DeVito pizzeria controversy, explained: Why Giants QB was in hot water-Angel Dreamer Wealth Society D1 Reviews & Insights
Tommy DeVito pizzeria controversy, explained: Why Giants QB was in hot water
View Date:2024-12-23 15:12:56
Whether it's Tommy DeVito or "Tommy Cutlets," the New York Giants quarterback seemingly cares about the dough.
DeVito has been one of the more entertaining stories in the NFL in 2023. Thrust into action after injuries to starting quarterback Daniel Jones and backup Tyrod Taylor, DeVito helped guide the Giants to three wins in five starts in spot duty and has gone from undrafted free agent to potentially giving himself a longer leash on an NFL roster beyond 2023.
The sudden celebrity for the Illinois and Syracuse product made him a local hero in his home state of New Jersey, resulting in appearances throughout the state. However, one appearance almost quickly turned him into a villain in recent weeks in a short spat with a North Jersey pizzeria.
Here's what to know about the dispute:
Tommy DeVito pizza restaurant controversy
A recent report from sports business reporter Darren Rovell suggested that DeVito's agent may have tried to up the price of DeVito's appearance at a Morristown, N.J. pizzeria after the quarterback's rise to prominence.
NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.
Originally, DeVito was set to appear at Coniglio's Old Fashioned pizzeria and bakery at a $10,000 appearance fee, but agent Sean Stellato may have played a bit of hardball to double the cost for his client's attendance.
Per a statement released to Rovell, Stellato would deny that the price was set in stone, leading to some he-said-pizza-said back-and-forth about DeVito's appearance cost, which subsequently led to the cancellation of a scheduled appearance at the restaurant.
But, as it goes, all's well that ends well: DeVito did end up making an appearance at the pizzeria, free of charge and apparently on his own volition on Dec. 19, making for a happy ending for the Jersey boys.
Tommy DeVito nickname
If you haven't seen the ample fan-made merch by now, DeVito's nickname, "Tommy Cutlets" is inspired by his love for his mother's home cooking.
Earlier in 2023, it was revealed that DeVito still lives at home with his parents in New Jersey, with the DeVito household resting just over 10 minutes from MetLife Stadium. As part of the deal DeVito's mother Lexy makes dinner, which includes chicken cutlets.
"I don't have to worry about laundry, what I'm eating for dinner, chicken cutlets and all that is waiting for me when I get there," DeVito told ESPN. "My mom still makes my bed. Everything is handled for me. Honestly, I don't even know if I could find a place closer to here than where I live. It takes me 12 minutes to get here."
Mrs. DeVito turned her son's newfound stardom into quite the brand, launching a webstore in December that features plenty of "Tommy Cutlets" merchandise
What makes her chicken cutlets special? It's a "secret recipe," Lexy DeVito says, but the passer likes the cutlets with vodka sauce.
Any way you "slice" it, DeVito certainly has the support his family — and if he pulls out some more wins, he'll have to adulation of Big Blue nation.
veryGood! (18)
Related
- Forget the bathroom. When renovating a home, a good roof is a no-brainer, experts say.
- Bowl projections: Georgia, Michigan, Alabama, Clemson start in College Football Playoff
- Man admits stabbing US intelligence agent working at Britain’s cyberespionage agency
- Wisconsin Republicans revive income tax cut after Evers vetoed similar plan
- Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul stirs debate: Is this a legitimate fight?
- After Decades Of Oil Drilling On Their Land, Indigenous Waorani Group Fights New Industry Expansions In Ecuador
- Florida power outage map: See where power is out as Hurricane Idalia approaches
- Municipalities say Pennsylvania court ruling on stormwater fees could drain them financially
- Advocacy group sues Tennessee over racial requirements for medical boards
- Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poison
Ranking
- College Football Playoff bracket: Complete playoff picture after latest rankings
- Municipalities say Pennsylvania court ruling on stormwater fees could drain them financially
- Opponents of Nebraska plan to use public money for private school tuition seek ballot initiative
- How to win USA TODAY Sports' NFL Survivor Pool: Beware of upsets
- Man is 'not dead anymore' after long battle with IRS, which mistakenly labeled him deceased
- Election deniers rail in Wisconsin as state Senate moves toward firing top election official
- Garth Brooks' sports-themed Tailgate Radio hits TuneIn in time for college football
- Kyle McCord getting start for Ohio State against Indiana, but QB battle will continue
Recommendation
-
In an AP interview, the next Los Angeles DA says he’ll go after low-level nonviolent crimes
-
EPA head says he’s ‘proud” of decision to block Alaska mine and protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay
-
Longest alligator in Mississippi history captured by hunters
-
Professional Women's Hockey League announces inaugural season start date, franchise cities
-
Watch: Military dad's emotional return after a year away
-
Paris Jackson slams 'abuse' from Michael Jackson superfans over birthday post for King of Pop
-
Comeback complete: Bills safety Damar Hamlin makes 53-man roster after cardiac arrest
-
Wagner Group leader killed in plane crash buried in private funeral