- Tommy DeVito took pictures with fans at a free event on Tuesday
- But he was accused of a cash grab for an expensive event later in the day
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Tommy DeVito drew a massive crowd of fans to a New Jersey burrito spot on Tuesday as supporters of the Giants quarterback lined up to get a photo with him.
DeVito appeared at Bubbakoos in Livingston, New Jersey for a charity event following his team’s loss to the Saints.
And the free event was well attended by Giants fans, who showed up in their Big Blue gear to meet the quarterback.
According to the New York Post, 25 percent of the food proceeds benefitted Team LeGrand of the Reeve Foundation.
However, DeVito’s ‘limited public signing’ later on Tuesday will cost a pretty penny.
A huge crowd of fans flocked to get a picture with Tommy DeVito on Tuesday afternoon
But the quarterback was slammed for holding a pricey signing event later in the day
According to a flyer, a VIP package for the event at the Hobby Hive in East Hanover will cost $225 for one parent and one person under 18.
The package includes a picture with DeVito, an autographed photo, a VIP ‘swag bag’ and 15 percent off at the memorabilia store.
The flyer states that adding an additional person to the photo will cost $25.
A $75 photo-only option is also available.
Fans slammed the high price of the event.
‘The only players that ever do this kind of stuff are the ones that know they can’t actually sustain a career. tellin on yourself!,’ one said on X.
Another added, ‘This guy has totally let everything go to his head for someone who’s gonna be starting approximately 0 games past 2023.’
DeVito charged $225 for a VIP package at a memorabilia store in East Hanover, NJ
DeVito struggled in New Orleans as the Giants lost to the Saints this past Sunday
A different fan said, The biggest cash grab I’ve ever seen. F*** this dude and his agent.’
However, others argued that $225 for the package was not a bad deal, while one X user defended DeVito.
‘Honestly everyone’s hating but gotta give him props, he’s maximizing the fame before he inevitably becomes just a trivia question,’ they said.
An undrafted free agent in this year’s NFL Draft, DeVito was thrust into the Giants’ lineup only after injuries to Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor.
He has performed admirably in five starts, leading the team to three wins and tossing seven touchdowns in the process.
His performances have possibly secured his future as an NFL backup, though they’ve also worsened the Giants’ draft position and taken them out of the Caleb Williams sweepstakes.
