The Patriots are reportedly bringing back a familiar friend at quarterback this season.
According to The Boston Globe’s Christopher Price and Nicole Yang, New England is signing quarterback Jacoby Brissett to a one-year, $8 million contract. The deal also includes up to $4 million in incentives.
Bringing back Brissett made plenty of sense for the Patriots in 2024, as the signal caller can fill in as either a veteran backup behind a blue-chip prospect like UNC’s Drake Maye or LSU’s Jayden Daniels — or step up as a bridge starter if needed.
The 31-year-old signal-caller is already familiar with Foxborough, but also started 11 games with the Browns in 2022 when current New England offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt held the same role in Cleveland.