Tommy DeVito's agent aims to go from meme to Olympian for Italian flag football team

Jarrod CastilloMon, May 25, 2026 at 8:54 PM UTC

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Tommy DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato (L), will be trying his hand at flag football -Credit:Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust)

Tommy DeVito's agent is attempting to make the 2028 Olympics as part of Italy's Flag Football team.

DeVito, known for his exploits with the Giants, took the NFL by storm when he was pressed into action for New York, leading the short-handed squad to a 3-3 record in 2023. Alongside the NFL star was his agent, Sean Stellato, who also gained notoriety for his extensive wardrobe, which included a fedora, a signature look.

Now, Stellato is looking to forge his name in football, albeit in a different way. The agent's new journey follows DeVito's revelation that he ditched his "Tommy Cutlets" nickname.

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ESPN reports that Stellato was in Copenhagen to try out for the Italian Men's National Flag Football team, hoping to make Italy's roster for the 2026 World Games later in 2026.

"I’m incredibly grateful and excited for the opportunity to honor my Italian heritage by trying out for the Italian National Team, with the chance to represent Italy later this summer and beyond,” Stellato told The New York Post of his new ventures away from the NFL.

“Thank you to my family, friends, and especially my clients for all of the support, encouragement, and inspiration along the way."

Sean Stellato (L), Tommy DeVito's agent (R), is trying his hand at flag football for Italy -Credit:Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage

While Stellato's pivot to flag football might be a surprise to some, the 48-year-old was an athlete in the past. He was a Division I football and basketball player at Marist College, eventually transitioning to arena football, where he played two seasons in the AF2.

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During his career at Marist, Stellato led the team in touchdown catches in 2000 and 2001, and the college presented him with a framed replica of his football jersey during a homecoming game in 2024.

As for DeVito, the star will be entering his second season with the New England Patriots, playing as the second-string quarterback behind Drake Maye. Of note, the former Giant did not play in the 2025 season.

Stellato's decision to pursue flag football shows just how much the sport has grown in recent years. The NFL estimates that over 20 million people worldwide play flag football, which is why Tom Brady has turned his attention to making the sport as visible as possible.

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Speaking after the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles, Brady explained his goal after bringing the game to California, after it was relocated due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

"I would love to see a little modification to some of the rules to bring a little more passing into it," the NFL legend said to Mirror U.S. Sports when asked about the event and how it can draw more eyes to the sport.

"And I think people really want to see those skill elements as well. I think, even on the sidelines, just thinking about maybe an NFC team next year versus an AFC team and then kind of sprinkle in some of the great American flag players.

"I think that could really help. And look, we can't get up there and press someone, but there's a lot of short throws. I think maybe thinking about different ways to marry a seven-on-seven version of the game versus a flag version where it resembles a little bit more of football might make it more exciting to watch every single day and get more people involved in that kind of globally around the world."

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