Brian Hoyer

Axel Edward Brian Hoyer is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. During his NFL career from 2009 to 2023, he started for eight different teams, the second-most in league history. Hoyer's longest stint was with the New England Patriots for eight non-consecutive seasons, primarily as a backup, and was a member of the team that won Super Bowl LIII. His most successful season was with the Houston Texans in 2015 when he helped lead them to a division title.