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Tagged: Brian Hoyer (29 Results)

Sep
26

Raiders QB Garoppolo in concussion protocol

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said on Monday that starting quarterback JIMMY GAROPPOLO has been placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Garoppolo’s availability for Sunday’s game against the LosMore Angeles Chargers is uncertain. McDaniels said that he was unsure when Garoppolo suffered the concussion. If he is unable to play against the Chargers, the Raiders will turn to either veteran BRIAN HOYER or rookie AIDAN O’CONNELL. A fourth-round pick out of Purdue, O’Connell played well in the preseason. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jun
9

Raiders QB Garoppolo expected to be ready for training camp

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback JIMMY GAROPPOLO is reportedly expected to be ready well before the start of training camp as he recovers from offseason foot surgery. Previous reports indicated that GaroppoloMore may not be ready for the start of the season, prompting speculation that veteran backup quarterback BRIAN HOYER would potentially see meaningful action for the Raiders. While the latest reports sound encouraging, Garoppolo’s status will be worth monitoring in the weeks ahead. Less

Source: NFL.com

Apr
6

Raiders add veteran quarterback Hoyer

The Las Vegas Raiders announced earlier this week that the team has signed veteran free agent quarterback BRIAN HOYER. Hoyer joins the Raiders after serving as the backup quarterback for threeMore seasons with the New England Patriots. Hoyer is entering his 15th year in the NFL and has worked along the way with Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler. While his familiarity and experience will be nice for the Raiders, Hoyer is unlikely to help fantasy owners at this point in his NFL career. Less

Source: Team Website

Oct
21

Patriots QB Jones expects to be ready for MNF

New England Patriots quarterback MAC JONES reportedly expects to be available for the team’s Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears. Jones has been inactive for the past three gamesMore while recovering from a high left ankle sprain. With veteran backup BRIAN HOYER on injured reserve, rookie signal caller BAILEY ZAPPE has done well enough as a starter to create a mini quarterback controversy. Despite Zappe’s solid play, Jones will likely resume his starting gig – possibly as soon as Monday night. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Oct
7

Patriots place veteran QB Hoyer on injured reserve

The New England Patriots placed veteran backup quarterback BRIAN HOYER on injured reserve with a concussion on Thursday, meaning that he will miss at least the next four games. With startingMore quarterback MAC JONES dealing with a high ankle sprain, it looks like Patriots rookie quarterback BAILEY ZAPPE could be making his first NFL start in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. Less

Source: New England Sports Network

Oct
6

Patriots QB Jones limited, rookie QB to start vs. Lions?

New England starting quarterback MAC JONES (ankle) and backup quarterback BRIAN HOYER (concussion) both remain iffy for the Patriots upcoming game this Sunday against the Detroit Lions. If both signal-callers remainMore out, the Patriots are likely to start rookie quarterback BAILEY ZAPPE. Zappe is a fourth-round draft pick out of Western Kentucky. With minimal expectations, he helped the Patriots take the Green Bay Packers to overtime last weekend in relief of a concussed Hoyer. Less

Source: NFL.com

Factoid: Brian Hoyer

The Patriots are in Green Bay this week, and they'll be without Mac Jones, who has a high ankle sprain. It will be Brian Hoyer starting at quarterback, and I thought I'd look at what might be expected for the passing game with the soon-to-be 37-year-old quarterback. The answer is, not much.   more »

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Sep
27

Patriots QB Jones expected to miss multiple games

New England Patriots quarterback MAC JONES is reportedly dealing with a severe high ankle sprain that could require surgery. Jones is reportedly expected to miss multiple games as the Patriots determineMore options and the best way to proceed. Veteran BRIAN HOYER is the Patriots’ top backup and fourth-round draft pick BAILEY ZAPPE has been the backup to the backup (third string). Less

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
13

Patriots QB Jones optimistic about back injury

New England quarterback MAC JONES said on Monday afternoon that he feels better after suffering a back injury in Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Jones had X-rays on his backMore that reportedly came back negative and it has been reported that he is dealing with back spasms. Jones said he expects to practice on Wednesday and go through his “normal routine” this week. While Jones is hopeful to play on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, backup quarterback BRIAN HOYER would likely be the next man up if Jones can’t play. Less

Source: New England Sports Network

May
20

Patriots re-signing veteran QB Hoyer

The New England Patriots are expected to re-sign quarterback BRIAN HOYER for a fourth tour of duty with the team. Hoyer is an 11-year veteran and respected locker room leader. HoyerMore will join CAM NEWTON, JARRETT STIDHAM, and rookie MAC JONES in the quarterback room – making it highly unlikely that he will be of value to fantasy teams this season. Less

Source: Boston Globe

Around the NFL: Brian Hoyer

The NFL says the Patriots will play at Kansas City on Monday. The game is on. Now, what can we expect from New England’s offense? They don’t have another quarterback like Cam Newton.  more »

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Sep
4

Patriots name starting quarterback for 2020 season

The New England Patriots named veteran CAM NEWTON as the team’s starting quarterback on Thursday. Newton won the job over fellow veteran BRIAN HOYER and second-year signal caller JARRETT STIDHAM. InMore addition to winning the starting gig, Newton was also named a team captain. The Patriots play the Miami Dolphins to open the season on September 13th, with Newton under center for the game. Less

Source: New England Sports Network

Aug
24

Newton tightens grip on starting QB gig

New England quarterback JARRETT STIDHAM has been dealing with a hip injury that has caused him to miss several practice sessions over the past week. With Stidham hurting, veteran quarterbacks CAMMore NEWTON and BRIAN HOYER have been getting all of the practice reps for the Patriots. The longer Stidham continues to operate at less than 100 percent, the tighter Newton’s grip on the starting job gets. Less

Source: New England Sports Network

Aug
20

Quarterback committee coming to New England?

When questioned during a Wednesday press conference about the possibility of using multiple quarterbacks during the 2020 season, New England head coach Bill Belichick indicated that it could be something toMore consider. It’s bad enough that fantasy owners have to sort through running back committees, but now a possible quarterback committee? When the Patriots signed CAM NEWTON earlier in the offseason, the assumption was that he would step into the starting role. However, coach Belichick doesn’t appear ready to dismiss JARETT STIDHAM and BRIAN HOYER just yet. Less

Source: NFL.com

Jun
29

Patriots sign QB Newton to one-year deal

The New England Patriots made headlines on Sunday evening with the news that they signed free agent quarterback CAM NEWTON to a one-year deal. Newton was released by the Carolina Panthers,More where he spent the past nine seasons after being drafted with the first overall pick in 2011. Newton instantly becomes the most experienced quarterback on a roster that also includes JARRETT STIDHAM, BRIAN HOYER, J’MAR SMITH, and BRIAN LEWERKE. Less

Source: Boston Globe

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