Quarterback Jarrett Stidham and five other New England Patriots players have participated in informal throwing sessions in Massachusetts, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Friday. Stidham is described “as the catalyst” of the group.
Reiss reported quarterback Brian Hoyer as well as wide receivers Julian Edelman, Damiere Byrd and Gunner Olszewski are among the six participants. He also reported Thursday that Stidham and Edelman were working out together “almost every day.”
The Patriots agreed to a one-year contract with the 27-year-old Byrd in March. Byrd, a 5-foot-9, 180-pounder, caught 32 catches for 359 yards (11.2 yards per reception) for the Arizona Cardinals in 2019.