With the statuses of both Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer still uncertain heading into a Week 5 matchup with the Lions, the Patriots are reportedly set to add another quarterback who has some experience in New England.
The team is “expected” to sign 31-year-old Garrett Gilbert, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Given that both Jones (high-ankle sprain) and Hoyer (concussion) were ruled out in Week 4, rookie Bailey Zappe is currently the only quarterback able to play for New England, aside from emergency options.
Gilbert, originally a sixth-round pick by the Rams in 2014, has already notched two stints with the Patriots.