Patriots Reportedly Signing Former Cowboys Quarterback
As of now, Mac Jones is the only healthy quarterback on the New England Patriots’ 53-man roster. Since they’re lacking depth at the position, the front office is on the hunt for reinforcements.
Earlier today, NFL insider Albert Breer reported that New England wants to re-sign Brian Hoyer before its Week 1 matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
Hoyer isn’t the only quarterback who was recently released that’ll be signing with the Patriots before their season opener.
According to ESPN insider Field Yates, the Patriots are signing former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Garrett Gilbert to their practice squad. The Cowboys released Gilbert on Tuesday prior to the deadline for final roster cuts.
Gilbert started one game for the Cowboys in 2020, completing 55.3 percent of his passes for 243 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
The Patriots will be signing former Cowboys QB Garrett Gilbert to their practice squad.
Current QB group: Mac Jones as the starter along with Brian Hoyer (PS), Gilbert (PS) and Jarrett Stidham (PUP).
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 1, 2021
This will be Gilbert’s second stint with the Patriots. He last played for the franchise in 2015.
Gilbert doesn’t have a high ceiling at this stage in his career, but he could be a serviceable backup for New England if needed.
With the regular season just around the corner, the quarterback room for the Patriots should consist of Mac Jones, Brian Hoyer, Garrett Gilbert and Jarrett Stidham. It’s not the deepest room in the NFL, but that doesn’t really matter if Jones plays at a high level.
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