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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Giants' DeVito, Dart Bonding Over 'Love Island'
Giants' DeVito, Dart Bonding Over 'Love Island' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Giants won't be taking home a ton of superlatives under center in 2025. Even after remodeling the room, they are still far behind their NFC East rivals. Jaxson Dart isn't the best prospect in his class, either. Advertisement The Giants do, however, have the most entertaining quarterback room in the sport. Russell Wilson's optimism is relentless – to a point where some consider it too much. Jameis Winston is the sport's foremost side character; comic relief bound to go viral at some point in 2025. Dart's persona differs greatly from his predecessor. Tommy DeVito, in his first season, became a cult hero. New York has the requisite experience to mentor Dart and develop him into a quality starter, but off the field, he's a cleaner fit with DeVito, who's much closer in age. The young Giants quarterbacks are bonding over an unlikely source – the viral television show 'Love Island.' 'It's very fun,' DeVito said on Wednesday. 'I would say we enjoy ourselves in there. It's definitely work comes first, as it always does. But it's definitely fun. We go out, we get dinner all the time. We do different things outside the facility. But I think, like I said, everything meshes very well with, I don't want to say they're 'older,' but Jameis and Russ being a little bit older and me and being on the younger side, it's a fun blend. They have wives, families, that whole thing. Advertisement 'Me and Jax don't. It's been – me and Jax might go on Love Island, we've talked about it (laughs). So, you really don't know what's about to happen.' The show is continuously going viral capturing fans from every walk of life. On Tuesday, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson had fans in a frenzy before his context-less tweet was revealed to be about the reality show. On Wednesday, DeVito revealed the two passers were locked in on love. 'We have,' he said. 'I can't say we do it every night, but from time to time if we get an off day (laughs). Yeah, we watch it, we talk about it.' With Dart in the building, DeVito is all but locked into a spot on the practice squad. He's earned the trust of head coach Brian Daboll, seen action in both of his NFL seasons. DeVito knows the system, can help advise the rookie, and is far more relatable than his counterparts in the quarterback room. Advertisement New York got in on the fun earlier in the offseason, too, spoofing the show in its schedule release. Related: Giants Schedule Reveals Potential Dart Debuts Related: WATCH: Giants Channel Reality TV in Schedule Release This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Giants QB Reveals Shocking Bonding Activity With Rookie Jaxson Dart
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. This season, the New York Giants find themselves with a loaded QB room. As the franchise navigates its future at the position, two of the younger prospects have found a shocking way to come together. When Daniel Jones was sidelined for weeks in 2023, the Giants had to call upon undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito to hold things down under center. He quickly became a big story in the NFL due to his life story and his agent's viral attire. DeVito has remained with the franchise since, starting two games last year after Jones was waived by the Giants. Based on the roster's current makeup, DeVito has a tough journey to seeing the field. Not only did the Giants bring in veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, but they also drafted Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 draft. Despite his current situation, DeVito seems to still be doing what he can to be a good teammate. EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 15: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants throws a pass during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2024 in East... EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 15: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants throws a pass during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. MoreRead more: NY Giants Wideout Gushes Over Presence of Russell Wilson Though he has multiple veterans to mentor him, DeVito is someone who can also help Dart navigate his first year in the NFL. As the two younger QBs on the Giants roster, they seem to have gravitated towards one another. During a recent media availability, DeVito opened up on his relationship with Dart since he joined the Giants. They appear to be getting along and have found a rather shocking way to bond outside of football. DeVito revealed he and Dart have been spending time together watching the hit reality dating show "Love Island." #Giants QB Tommy DeVito says he and Jaxson Dart have been watching Love Island together — Madelyn Burke (@MadelynBurke) June 18, 2025 When he isn't using reality TV to get closer with his teammates, Dart is preparing for an important rookie campaign in the NFL. The Giants appear to be taking the old-school approach with him, having him serve as a backup in year one. Dart will have the opportunity to play behind a former Super Bowl winner in Wilson before taking the reins as the Giants' QB of the future. Wilson is expected to open the 2025 season as a starter, and it remains unclear if and when we'll see Dart in action. Read more: Ex-Giants QB Praised After Strong First Impression With New Team As for DeVito, it's highly unlikely his Cinderella story will gain a new chapter in 2025. With Wilson, Dart, and Winston all ahead of him on the depth chart, it would take severe bad injury luck for him to find himself back in a starting role. For more New York Giants and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
On and Off the Field, Jaxson Dart is Already Fitting in with the Giants' QBs
It took no time for Jaxson Dart to become one of the guys in the New York Giants' quarterbacks room. The first-round draft pick from Ole Miss is drawing rave reviews for his work on and off the football field — and his competitive approach and cool confidence have helped him easily get along with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito. The four often have dinner together and hang out away from the facility. DeVito also dropped the news that practice videos aren't all they watch together. The two also occasionally tune into "Love Island," the popular Peacock reality dating series. "I can't say we do it every night, but from time to time — if we get an off day," a smiling DeVito said Wednesday after the Giants wrapped up minicamp. "Yeah, we watch it, we talk about it." Not only that, the two have tossed around the idea of someday being contestants. "Me and Jaxson might go on 'Love Island,'" DeVito said. "We've talked about it. So, you really don't know what's about to happen." That could also be said of the Giants' quarterback situation as they head into training camp. Wilson is the certain starter, but the spots behind him on the depth chart are up for grabs, and Dart will be given every chance to earn that No. 2 role. "They've had this blueprint, and they've done it with different quarterbacks — and you've seen them succeed at the highest level, so I trust them," Dart said. "For me, I'm just trying to be the most coachable player that I can. I want to play well in the offense. I want to be able to manage it and operate it at the highest level. I know that they definitely do have a plan. I'm just trying to take it day by day, and I'm not looking for results immediately. "I'm a process-driven person, so I'm just taking it day by day, rep by rep." Coach Brian Daboll and the Giants loved what they saw from Dart when they evaluated him before the draft. So much so that general manager Joe Schoen traded back into the first round to take the Utah native with the 25th overall pick. Daboll has spoken about having a plan for Dart through the offseason and into training camp, and so far the rookie has done an "excellent" job, according to the coach. "He's fit right in with those guys," Daboll said. "He's smart, he's aggressive with the football, which I like. And then the true test will be once we start and there's live hitting and preseason games and things like that. But he's progressed since he's been here to where he is now. He's made good improvement." Wilson has taken the majority of the snaps with the starters, but Dart has been in for a few plays with the starting offense, while primarily working with the second and third teams. "It's good to get him in with the ones," Daboll said. "There's usually a level of anxiety at times for young players when they get thrown into the mix. It's not exactly planned in terms of, 'He's getting rep (No.) 3.' Sometimes we'll just say, 'Get in there.' Then he's calling plays in front of veterans that have done it at a high level. I think that's important." Dart, who broke Eli Manning's school record for yards passing at Ole Miss, said he was "swimming" a bit during his first few days in the NFL. But he has enjoyed having a lot of information thrown at him to see how much — and how quickly — he can absorb. "I feel like I've made tremendous strides, especially from my first day to now, just being able to understand the pictures of the offense and whatnot," Dart said. "Obviously, I have to dive into a lot more, but I'm definitely just trying to take it to the next level over the summer. Really just lock in, hone in on as much as I can throughout this time, so that way when I get back for training camp, I'm on an even better level than I'm now." And he can always turn to Wilson, Winston or DeVito — during commercial breaks, of course. "Any time that I see them after practices sitting in the meeting room, I try to just sit down and listen," Dart said. "In the meeting rooms, trying to listen and then if I have questions on the field, I've got three great guys to talk to and ask for advice from. So, I'm constantly searching for that. I don't have any pride about myself going over to ask questions and I know that I definitely don't know everything. "So I definitely want to pick those guys' brains because they've done it at the highest level and even won a Super Bowl." Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
From 'Love Island' to the practice field, Jaxson Dart is already fitting in with the Giants' QBs
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — It took no time for Jaxson Dart to become one of the guys in the New York Giants ' quarterbacks room. The first-round draft pick from Mississippi is drawing rave reviews for his work on and off the football field — and his competitive approach and cool confidence have helped him easily get along with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito. The four often have dinner together and hang out away from the facility. DeVito also dropped the news that practice videos aren't all they watch together. The two also occasionally tune into 'Love Island,' the popular Peacock reality dating series. 'I can't say we do it every night, but from time to time if we get an off day,' a smiling DeVito said Wednesday after the Giants wrapped up minicamp. 'Yeah, we watch it, we talk about it.' Not only that, the two have tossed around the idea of someday being contestants. 'Me and Jaxson might go on 'Love Island,'' DeVito said. 'We've talked about it. So, you really don't know what's about to happen.' That could also be said of the Giants' quarterback situation as they head into training camp. Wilson is the certain starter, but the spots behind him on the depth chart are up for grabs. And Dart will be given every chance to earn that No. 2 role. 'They've had this blueprint and they've done it with different quarterbacks and you've seen them succeed at the highest level, so I trust them,' Dart said. "For me, I'm just trying to be the most coachable player that I can. I want to play well in the offense. I want to be able to manage it and operate it at the highest level. I know that they definitely do have a plan. I'm just trying to take it day by day and I'm not looking for results immediately. 'I'm a process driven person, so I'm just taking it day by day, rep by rep.' Coach Brian Daboll and the Giants loved what they saw from Dart when they evaluated him before the draft. So much so that general manager Joe Schoen traded back into the first round to take the Utah native with the 25th overall pick. Daboll has spoken about having a plan for Dart through the offseason and into training camp, and so far the rookie has done an 'excellent' job, according to the coach. 'He's fit right in with those guys,' Daboll said. 'He's smart, he's aggressive with the football, which I like. And then the true test will be once we start and there's live hitting and preseason games and things like that. But he's progressed since he's been here to where he is now. He's made good improvement.' Wilson has taken the majority of the snaps with the starters. But Dart has been in for a few plays with the starting offense, while primarily working with the second and third teams. 'It's good to get him in with the ones,' Daboll said. 'There's usually a level of anxiety at times for young players when they get thrown into the mix. It's not exactly planned in terms of he's getting rep (No.) 3. Sometimes we'll just say, 'Get in there.' Then he's calling plays in front of veterans that have done it at a high level. I think that's important.' Dart, who broke Eli Manning's school record for yards passing at Ole Miss, said he was 'swimming' a bit during his first few days in the NFL. But he has enjoyed having a lot of information thrown at him to see how much — and how quickly — he can absorb. 'I feel like I've made tremendous strides, especially from my first day to now, just being able to understand the pictures of the offense and whatnot,' Dart said. 'Obviously, I have to dive into a lot more, but I'm definitely just trying to take it to the next level over the summer. Really just lock in, hone in on as much as I can throughout this time, so that way when I get back for training camp, I'm on an even better level than I'm now.' 'Any time that I see them after practices sitting in the meeting room, I try to just sit down and listen,' Dart said. "In the meeting rooms, trying to listen and then if I have questions on the field, I've got three great guys to talk to and ask for advice from. So, I'm constantly searching for that. I don't have any pride about myself going over to ask questions and I know that I definitely don't know everything. 'So I definitely want to pick those guys' brains because they've done it at the highest level and even won a Super Bowl.' ___
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
From 'Love Island' to the practice field, Jaxson Dart is already fitting in with the Giants' QBs
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — It took no time for Jaxson Dart to become one of the guys in the New York Giants ' quarterbacks room. The first-round draft pick from Mississippi is drawing rave reviews for his work on and off the football field — and his competitive approach and cool confidence have helped him easily get along with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito. The four often have dinner together and hang out away from the facility. DeVito also dropped the news that practice videos aren't all they watch together. The two also occasionally tune into 'Love Island,' the popular Peacock reality dating series. 'I can't say we do it every night, but from time to time if we get an off day,' a smiling DeVito said Wednesday after the Giants wrapped up minicamp. 'Yeah, we watch it, we talk about it.' Not only that, the two have tossed around the idea of someday being contestants. 'Me and Jaxson might go on 'Love Island,'' DeVito said. 'We've talked about it. So, you really don't know what's about to happen.' That could also be said of the Giants' quarterback situation as they head into training camp. Wilson is the certain starter, but the spots behind him on the depth chart are up for grabs. And Dart will be given every chance to earn that No. 2 role. 'They've had this blueprint and they've done it with different quarterbacks and you've seen them succeed at the highest level, so I trust them,' Dart said. "For me, I'm just trying to be the most coachable player that I can. I want to play well in the offense. I want to be able to manage it and operate it at the highest level. I know that they definitely do have a plan. I'm just trying to take it day by day and I'm not looking for results immediately. 'I'm a process driven person, so I'm just taking it day by day, rep by rep.' Coach Brian Daboll and the Giants loved what they saw from Dart when they evaluated him before the draft. So much so that general manager Joe Schoen traded back into the first round to take the Utah native with the 25th overall pick. Daboll has spoken about having a plan for Dart through the offseason and into training camp, and so far the rookie has done an 'excellent' job, according to the coach. 'He's fit right in with those guys,' Daboll said. 'He's smart, he's aggressive with the football, which I like. And then the true test will be once we start and there's live hitting and preseason games and things like that. But he's progressed since he's been here to where he is now. He's made good improvement.' Wilson has taken the majority of the snaps with the starters. But Dart has been in for a few plays with the starting offense, while primarily working with the second and third teams. 'It's good to get him in with the ones,' Daboll said. 'There's usually a level of anxiety at times for young players when they get thrown into the mix. It's not exactly planned in terms of he's getting rep (No.) 3. Sometimes we'll just say, 'Get in there.' Then he's calling plays in front of veterans that have done it at a high level. I think that's important.' Dart, who broke Eli Manning's school record for yards passing at Ole Miss, said he was 'swimming' a bit during his first few days in the NFL. But he has enjoyed having a lot of information thrown at him to see how much — and how quickly — he can absorb. 'I feel like I've made tremendous strides, especially from my first day to now, just being able to understand the pictures of the offense and whatnot,' Dart said. 'Obviously, I have to dive into a lot more, but I'm definitely just trying to take it to the next level over the summer. Really just lock in, hone in on as much as I can throughout this time, so that way when I get back for training camp, I'm on an even better level than I'm now.' And he can always turn to Wilson, Winston or DeVito — during commercial breaks, of course. 'Any time that I see them after practices sitting in the meeting room, I try to just sit down and listen,' Dart said. "In the meeting rooms, trying to listen and then if I have questions on the field, I've got three great guys to talk to and ask for advice from. So, I'm constantly searching for that. I don't have any pride about myself going over to ask questions and I know that I definitely don't know everything. 'So I definitely want to pick those guys' brains because they've done it at the highest level and even won a Super Bowl.' ___ AP NFL: recommended
