Brian Hoyer Fantasy

The New England Patriots placed veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Hopefully rookie Mac Jones wasn't around Hoyer leading up to his positive test this week. Hoyer has played in parts of four games behind Jones this year, going 6-for-7 for 164 yards and one touchdown, but there's a good chance that he'll be unavailable to back up Jones in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If Hoyer doesn't clear the league's COVID protocols, Jarrett Stidham would serve as Jones' backup. Stidham, a fourth-round pick in 2919, has yet to see the field in 2021.

Dec. 28th • 6:19 PM

The New England Patriots signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a one-year deal on Saturday that promotes him from the practice squad to the active roster, according to a source. Jarrett Stidham (back) is out through at least Week 6 with an injury, so the veteran Hoyer should serve as rookie Mac Jones' backup under center for the foreseeable future. The 35-year-old signal-caller is in his 12th season in the NFL, and he's spent six of those years with the Patriots. Hoyer knows Bill Belichick's system well and is merely veteran insurance at the position behind the youngster. If he's forced into action at any point this season, it would be bad news for the Patriots offense as a whole.

Sep. 18th • 11:04 AM

The New England Patriots have demoted kicked Nick Folk and backup quarterback Brian Hoyer to the practice squad. Folk hit all three of his field goal attempts and had a long of 42 yards. He also converted his only extra point. With Folk demoted, the Patriots look committed to moving forward with rookie kicker Quinn Nordin. Nordin impressed the team during the preseason and could remain the Patriots kicker for the long-term. The Patriots will suit up versus the New York Jets in Week 2 and Nordin should have some opportunities to help managers in that matchup. With Hoyer demoted, the Patriots currently don't have a backup quarterback on the active roster for Mac Jones and it remains likely that Hoyer will be promoted back to the active roster before Week 2. Hoyer can remain on the waiver wire.

Sep. 14th • 10:51 PM