Brissett started the Patriots' 17-3 preseason win over the Panthers on Thursday and failed to complete any of his three pass attempts. Brissett handed off to Rhamondre Stevenson on his first play before throwing the three straight incompletions. The veteran signal-caller's brief appearance wasn't surprising, and his empty stat line won't have any bearing on his standing on the Patriots' quarterback depth chart for the moment. Rookie Drake Maye, who followed Brissett and played one series Thursday, presumably has a chance to lay claim to the No. 1 quarterback job with a strong enough preseason, but the pecking order will presumably remain unchanged heading into New England's second exhibition game against the Eagles next Thursday night.
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Team
New England Patriots
Birthdate
12/11/1992 (31)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 235 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 3; Pk (NE)
Birthplace
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Position
QB
College
North Carolina State
Experience
9 seasons
Career History
New England Patriots
2016-2018, 2024-Present
(3 seasons)
Washington Commanders
2023-2023
(1 season)
Cleveland Browns
2022-2023
(1 season)
Miami Dolphins
2021-2022
(1 season)
Indianapolis Colts
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
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Brissett started the Patriots' 17-3 preseason win over the Panthers on Thursday and failed to complete any of his three pass attempts. Brissett handed off to Rhamondre Stevenson on his first play before throwing the three straight incompletions. The veteran signal-caller's brief appearance wasn't surprising, and his empty stat line won't have any bearing on his standing on the Patriots' quarterback depth chart for the moment. Rookie Drake Maye, who followed Brissett and played one series Thursday, presumably has a chance to lay claim to the No. 1 quarterback job with a strong enough preseason, but the pecking order will presumably remain unchanged heading into New England's second exhibition game against the Eagles next Thursday night.
Coach Jerod Mayo said Tuesday that the plan is for Brissett to start Thursday's preseason opener against the Panthers, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports. Mayo said "everyone who is healthy enough to play in the game, will play," per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site, so Brissett figures to have command of the full first-team offensive unit. New England's starters likely won't play more than a few series, and Brissett could have a further cap on his reps if the team also wants rookie third-overall pick Drake Maye to also get some work in with the first-team unit. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that Brissett has shown out as the best quarterback throughout training camp, so the veteran remains the favorite to start Week 1 under center, though Maye has quietly also shown progress.
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo reiterated Tuesday that Brissett is viewed as the team's starting quarterback, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports. Mayo said, "I don't think there's any doubt," when reporters asked him about Brissett's standing at the top of the depth chart at the beginning of training camp. No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye will almost certainly get playing time this season, and possibly sooner rather than later, but the combination of a shaky offensive line and a veteran alternative at QB could inspire the Patriots to be more patient than other franchises might be with a top-five pick. The two guys drafted ahead of Maye this spring, Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, appear well on their way to Week 1 starts.
Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt noted Tuesday that Brissett has had an "exceptional spring" while showing "great command of the offense," Mike Reiss of ESPN reports. While Drake Maye, who the team selected third overall in April's draft, has made a favorable impression on New England's coaching staff to date, Van Pelt reiterated that at this time, Brissett remains the starter as next week's mandatory minicamp approaches. Though Maye is destined to rise to the top of the depth chart down the road, Van Pelt has stressed that there's no timetable for that eventuality, noting that "it's a process. It's a marathon. We're going to take our time and do it the right way." In the meantime, Brissett figures to continue to handle the bulk of first-team practice reps followed by Maye, with Bailey Zappe and rookie Joe Milton also in the Patriots' signal-caller mix.
Brissett has taken all the first-team reps during open practices, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports. Third overall pick Drake Maye presumably will have a chance to win the Week 1 starting job, but he may have to wait until training camp to get any reps with the first-team offense. Graff notes that Brissett runs the offense smoothly, having previously worked with offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt when both were with the Browns in 2022.
Brissett is in line to compete with newcomer Drake Maye for the Patriots' starting QB job ahead of the upcoming NFL season, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports. Given that New England selected Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it's only a matter of time before the North Carolina product is installed as the team's starter. That said, it's possible that the rookie begins the season as Brissett's understudy, with coach Jerod Mayo noting Thursday of the Patriots' signal-caller situation that "at the end of the day, our philosophy is the best players will play. We will compete and the best player will start." Brissett rejoined the franchise that drafted him in 2016 on a reported one-year, $8 million deal, providing New England with an experienced option who can either helm the offense until Maye is deemed ready to do so, or alternatively serve as quality backup and mentor to Maye, who doesn't turn 22 until Aug. 30. Meanwhile, 2022 fourth-rounder Bailey Zappe and Nathan Rourke are also on hand to provide the Patriots with QB depth ahead of training camp.
Brissett has agreed to terms on a one-year, $8 million contract with New England, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. It remains to be seen what the Patriots choose to do with their No. 3 selection in this year's draft, but Brissett is now the No. 1 option under center with New England one day removed from dealing Mac Jones to the Jaguars. The journeyman quarterback started his career with the Pats in 2016 and actually started two games in place of a suspended Tom Brady. He then spent his next four seasons with the Colts, both as a backup and starter before subsequently spending one year each with the Dolphins, Browns and Commanders. If the team does decide to draft a quarterback, Brissett still could start while the team develops someone behind him or use him as a top-tier backup option.