Las Vegas Raiders sign QB Brian Hoyer to two-year deal
The Las Vegas Raiders have found a backup QB, signing Brian Hoyer to a two-year deal Tuesday. The move reunites Hoyer with coach Josh McDaniels.
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The Las Vegas Raiders continue to add pieces to the puzzle, signing quarterback Brian Hoyer Tuesday.
Reports surfaced Tuesday morning that the Silver & Black would be signing Hoyer to a two-year deal, making him the backup to Jimmy Garoppolo. Specifics on the deal have not been disclosed at this time. Hoyer with reunite with coach Josh McDaniels, working with him on the New England Patriots.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first with the news, with the team confirming the deal thereafter.
Welcome to Vegas, @bhoyer7!
We have signed free agent QB Brian Hoyer » https://t.co/iEhqbfEukI pic.twitter.com/f5VO9khScp
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 4, 2023
Brian Hoyer, 37, joins a revamped Raiders’ squad full of former Patriots, including general manager Dave Ziegler and QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Las Vegas also signed former Patriots’ WR Danny Amendola to a coaching assistant/returner this season.
“Over his 14-year career, Hoyer has appeared in 76 games and made 40 starts, completing 902-of-1,518 pass attempts for 10,668 yards, 53 touchdowns and 35 interceptions for a passer rating of 82.9,” the team statement said. “In 2014, he played in 14 games with 13 starts for the Browns and set career-highs in attempts (438), completions (242) and yards (3,326).
“A native of North Olmsted, Ohio, Hoyer played collegiately at Michigan State University, where he passed for 6,159 yards and 35 touchdowns en route to All-Big Ten honors as a senior and honorable mention All-Big Ten as a junior.”
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