The Patriots are stabilizing their backup quarterback situation.
Brian Hoyer and the Patriots agreed to a one-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday. The move will elevate Hoyer from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster.
Prior to Saturday’s news, Mac Jones has been the lone quarterback on the Patriots’ active roster since it was cut down to 53 players. Jarrett Stidham is on the physically unable to perform list, keeping him out for at least the first six weeks of the season after having back surgery in July.
Hoyer was designated as a call-up from the practice squad prior to the Week 1 game against the Dolphins.