With Mac Jones doubtful and Brian Hoyer on injured reserve, the New England Patriots called in quarterback reinforcements Saturday.
The Patriots elevated veteran QB Garrett Gilbert from their practice squad for Sunday’s matchup with the Detroit Lions at Gillette Stadium.
Gilbert, who signed to the P-squad earlier this week, will back up fourth-round rookie Bailey Zappe if Jones cannot play against Detroit. Jones has been dealing with a high ankle sprain that kept him out of last Sunday’s overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers and limited him in all three practices this week.
Zappe took over early in the Packers game after Hoyer suffered a concussion.