The Patriots currently have four quarterbacks, two with clearly defined roles with the team.
Cam Newton is the club’s starting QB, and New England appears committed to the 2015 MVP to start the season.
The Patriots also drafted Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the spring, setting him up to be the team’s quarterback of the future.
But there are two more still there: Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer. The 35-year-old Hoyer has extensive experience in the Patriots system but is unlikely to win a starting job.