Report: Patriots releasing veteran QB Brian Hoyer

The New England Patriots informed veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer he will be released before the start of free agency on March 15, ESPN reported Saturday.

Hoyer, 37, made one start for the Patriots last season and has appeared in 76 games (40 starts) over 14 seasons with seven NFL franchises.

New England has starting quarterback Mac Jones and 2022 fourth-round pick Bailey Zappe on the roster and plans to add another sig