The Patriots have one key piece of the quarterback puzzle for next season, and perhaps another on the way.
New England agreed to reunite Jacoby Brissett on a one-year, $8 million contract on Monday’s first day of NFL free agency. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
The deal could be worth up to $12 million with incentives.
The 31-year-old veteran, who played last season as the Commander’s backup quarterback, could play several roles for New England, including as Tom Brady’s backup after the team selected him in the third round. He played one Super Bowl winning season. In 2016.
The Patriots are expected to take a promising quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and Brissett could serve as a veteran backup and competition for the player New England selects. .
If the rookie isn’t ready to start the year as QB1, Brissett could fill in and become the Patriots’ starter early in the season.
He hasn’t played as a full-time starter since four seasons from 2017 to 2020, when he went 11-19 with the Colts.
The Patriots are entering a new era after future Hall of Fame coach Belichick and the organization parted ways after 24 seasons.
The team also traded former starting quarterback Mac Jones to the Jaguars last week, giving new coach Jerod Mayo a fresh start with a familiar face in Brissett.
