Brian Hoyer

2022 - 10 - 2

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Patriots QB Brian Hoyer ruled out with head injury, replaced by ... (NFL.com)

Quarterback Brian Hoyer was ruled out with a head injury after being hit during the first quarter of the Patriots game versus the Packers on Sunday.

[Bailey Zappe](https://www.nfl.com/players/bailey-zappe/), a rookie out of Western Kentucky, replaced Hoyer at quarterback. [Mac Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/mac-jones/) was sidelined with an ankle injury suffered late during the Patriots' [Week 3 loss](https://www.nfl.com/games/ravens-at-patriots-2022-reg-3) to the Ravens. [Brian Hoyer](https://www.nfl.com/players/brian-hoyer/) was ruled out with a head injury after being hit during the Patriots' eventual [27-24 overtime loss](https://www.nfl.com/games/patriots-at-packers-2022-reg-4) the Packers on Sunday.

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Brian Hoyer injured, Bailey Zappe in at quarterback for Patriots (NBC Sports)

The Patriots are down to their third-string quarterback. With starter Mac Jones out because of a high-ankle sprain suffered last week, Brian Hoyer got the ...

But Hoyer was injured on a sack in the first quarter and walked to the locker room, and now rookie [Bailey Zappe](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67565/bailey-zappe) is in at quarterback. Zappe is a fourth-round draft pick out of Western Kentucky who was the Most Valuable Player in Conference-USA last season. [Mac Jones](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/62961/mac-jones) out because of a high-ankle sprain suffered last week, [Brian Hoyer](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9877/brian-hoyer) got the start for New England today.

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New England Patriots down another QB as Brian Hoyer leaves with ... (ESPN)

Patriots rookie Bailey Zappe, a fourth-round pick out of Western Kentucky, took over for Brian Hoyer, who was hurt on a sack by Rashan Gary in the opening ...

He was ruled out with an ankle injury in the third quarter. [Adrian Amos](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2582132/adrian-amos) was ruled out in the first half with a concussion. Hoyer was evaluated for a head injury, and at the start of the second quarter, the team announced he wouldn't return. [Rashan Gary](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4046523/rashan-gary) surged off the edge against right tackle [Isaiah Wynn](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3128713/isaiah-wynn) and barreled into the 36-year-old QB. [DeVante Parker](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576623/devante-parker) in the third quarter and was the first TD pass by a rookie in the NFL this season. [Brian Hoyer](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12477/brian-hoyer), who started in place of the injured [Mac Jones](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241464/mac-jones), was knocked out on the second series after taking a hard hit on a sack.

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Patriots QB Brian Hoyer out with concussion; Bailey Zappe in ... (National Football Post)

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer left in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the host Green Bay Packers with a head injury. H.

Bailey Zappe, a fourth-round draft pick in April’s NFL draft, was pressed into duty for the first time in his career. He completed 5 of 6 passes for 37 yards before exiting. Hoyer, 36, made his first start since 2020.

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Patriots' Brian Hoyer leaves Week 4 vs. Packers with head injury ... (CBSSports.com)

After a brief visit to the medical tent on the sidelines, Hoyer departed for the locker room to be evaluated for a head injury, leaving rookie third-stringer ...

He spent his first four college seasons at Houston Baptist before transferring and breaking out with a record 5,967 passing yards and 61 touchdowns in his first and only year with the Hilltoppers. Just seven throws into his first 2022 start as Jones' replacement, the 36-year-old quarterback was forced out of action in the first quarter of Sunday's game after absorbing a big hit on a sack from Green Bay pass rusher [Rashan Gary](/nfl/players/2260648/rashan-gary/). Now his backup, [Brian Hoyer](/nfl/players/517243/brian-hoyer/), is also sidelined.

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Brian Hoyer injury: Bailey Zappe, Patriots backup QB, is in (Pats Pulpit)

The New England Patriots' quarterback situation went from bad to worse in the first quarter of their game against the Green Bay Packers. With regular starter ...

In total, he went 5-for-6 for 37 yards and the aforementioned sack. [New England Patriots](https://www.patspulpit.com/) have ruled out quarterback Brian Hoyer with a head injury. With regular starter Mac Jones already missing the game due to an ankle injury, his backup Brian Hoyer has now exited the contest as well.

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Patriots QB Brian Hoyer leaves with head injury, Zappe in (The Washington Post)

Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer left New England's game with the Green Bay Packers because of a head injury.

Hoyer departed after getting sacked by Rashan Gary on a third-down play in the Patriots’ second series of the game. The team said Hoyer was being evaluated for a head injury and announced he was out for the rest of the game after the Patriots went three-and-out on Zappe’s first drive. — Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer left New England’s game with the Green Bay Packers because of a head injury.

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Brian Hoyer injury: Patriots QB leaves game, rookie Bailey Zappe ... (masslive.com)

Hoyer left Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers after taking a big hit on the team's second drive. Hoyer took a shot from Packers linebacker Rashawn Gary ...

Hoyer was seen heading to the blue medical tent on the sideline after the play. Hoyer left Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers after taking a big hit on the team’s second drive. [New England Patriots](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/) now have more injury concerns at the quarterback position.

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Brian Hoyer out with head injury, Bailey Zappe makes NFL debut (Patriots Wire)

New England Patriots backup quarterback Bailey Zappe is making his NFL debut with Brian Hoyer leaving the field with a head injury.

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Patriots lose Brian Hoyer, Jonnu Smith to injuries in loss to Packers (The Boston Globe)

Hoyer's head injury and Jonnu Smith's leg injury left just one quarterback — Bailey Zappe — and one tight end — Hunter Henry — on the sideline.

▪ While Hoyer remained in the tent, rookie Bailey Zafppe started warming up on the sideline before offensive assistant Joe Judge joined him with a tablet. Hoyer, starting in place of the injured Mac Jones, sustained a head injury on a third-down play during New England’s second offensive drive. The Patriots soon ruled him out with a head injury. Packers linebacker Rashan Gary had no problem getting around right tackle Isaiah Wynn and pummeled Hoyer for an 8-yard sack.

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Patriots QB Brian Hoyer leaves with head injury, Zappe in (Associated Press)

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer left New England's game with the Green Bay Packers because of a head injury. Bailey Zappe, a rookie ...

Hoyer departed after getting sacked by Rashan Gary on a third-down play in the Patriots’ second series of the game. The team said Hoyer was being evaluated for a head injury and announced he was out for the rest of the game after the Patriots went three-and-out on Zappe’s first drive. (AP) — Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer left New England’s game with the Green Bay Packers because of a head injury.

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Five quarterbacks Patriots could sign with Mac Jones, Brian Hoyer ... (masslive.com)

Published: Oct. 02, 2022, 6:05 p.m.. Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers. Would Cam Newton's familiarity with the Patriots make him an option?

[Cody Kessler](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2019/11/patriots-cody-kessler-has-found-stability-in-his-dog-koda-through-his-nomadic-career.html) — Another former Patriots practice squad quarterback (2019). [Garrett Gilbert ](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2021/09/garrett-gilbert-malcolm-perry-among-new-additions-to-debut-at-patriots-practice-on-thursday.html)— This feels like a pretty good possibility. [Josh Johnson](https://www.denverbroncos.com/team/players-roster/josh-johnson/) — The well-traveled back-up quarterback has nine career NFL starts. [Cam Newton ](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2021/11/just-because-cam-newton-is-on-your-roster-it-doesnt-mean-youre-just-going-to-win-says-cam-newton.html)— He’s been critical of the Patriots since he left, which makes this less likely. He was a backup in New Orleans and Green Bay last year. Blake Bortles — “He’s good, yeah.

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Brian Hoyer flew back with Patriots after head injury vs. Packers (masslive.com)

Bill Belichick confirmed that Brian Hoyer traveled back to New England after Sunday's game.

Hoyer was ruled out of returning to the game with a head injury, with the team providing no further updates afterward. However, it’s uncertain when Jones or Hoyer would be set to return to the field. Hoyer left Sunday’s game in the first quarter with a head injury following a sack by Packers linebacker Rashan Gary.

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Brian Hoyer traveled back with Patriots, team will evaluate QB ... (CBS News)

After suffering a head injury early in Sunday's Patriots loss to the Green Bay Packers, quarterback Brian Hoyer did travel back with the team on Sunday ...

"Postgame is, a lot of times, most of the time, it's really inconclusive. FOXBORO -- After suffering a head injury early in Sunday's Patriots loss to the Green Bay Packers, quarterback Brian Hoyer did travel back with the team on Sunday night. Hoyer got the start Sunday in place of the injured Mac Jones, but left during New England's second offensive series after he hit the ground hard following a sack by Green Bay's Rashan Gary.

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