Patriots sign Brian Hoyer to back up Tom Brady
The deal, announced by the team Wednesday, is reportedly for three seasons.
The Patriots have found a replacement backup quarterback. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and others, New England signed Brian Hoyer to a three-year deal on Wednesday — just over 24 hours following Jimmy Garoppolo’s departure. The team confirmed the acquisition Wednesday afternoon.
Brian Hoyer is signing a 3-year deal with the #Patriots, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 1, 2017
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Packers were also vying for Hoyer; however, the 32-year-old opted to return to his former home. He was previously a member of the Patriots for three seasons, from 2009-2011.
The #Packers tried to steal him, but Brian Hoyer ends up back in New England where he wanted to be. https://t.co/mgeA8mgftO
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2017
Hoyer started the first six games of the 2017 season for the 49ers, throwing four touchdowns and four interceptions before the team released him on Oct. 31. He has a career completion percentage of 59.3 percent and a passer rating of 83.3.
